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Southern Middle School

400 Wilson-Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517, United States

+1 (859) 381-3582

3.8

Overall Rating

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Southern Middle School Overview

About This School

Southern Middle School is a public middle in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 759 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 42% in ELA and 34% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 55 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,646. Support services include a counselor ratio of 303 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 48% White, 24% Black, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, and 4% Asian.

759

Total Students

Grade 6-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

55 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics34%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Fayette County

Students per Counselor

303:1

Southern Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 45%State Avg: 44%

34%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.2:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

303

Students per Counselor

Southern Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,646

City Avg: $73,453

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor303:1

Southern Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.25%

Male

48.75%

Female

Total Enrollment: 759 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White47.56%

Hispanic16.73%

Asian4.35%

Black24.24%

Two or More Races6.59%

Native American0.13%

Southern Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Middle School

Q: What is Southern Middle School?

A: Southern Middle School is a middle public located in Lexington.

Q: How many students attend Southern Middle School?

A: Southern Middle School has approximately 759 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Southern Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Southern Middle School - Lexington, KY

Quick Facts about Southern Middle School
School Name	Southern Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	400 Wilson-Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington, KY
County	Fayette County
Phone	+1 (859) 381-3582
Total Students	759
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	55
Rating	3.8/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	34%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Middle School

What is Southern Middle School?

Southern Middle School is a middle public located in Lexington.

How many students attend Southern Middle School?

Southern Middle School has approximately 759 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southern Middle School is 13:1.

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