Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509

1,081 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, located in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a vibrant educational hub within the Fayette County Public School district. Named in honor of a distinguished local educator, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school while addressing their unique developmental needs.

Beyond the classroom, Edythe Jones Hayes is known for cultivating a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding East Lexington community to support student growth. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a supportive social-emotional climate, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to become successful, contributing members of society.

1,081

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	627
Hispanic	101
Black	172
Asian	107
Two or More	71
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
627 (58.0 %)
Black
172 (15.9 %)
Asian
107 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
101 (9.3 %)
Two or More
71 (6.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-4920
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 361

Grade 7 345

Grade 8 375

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	361
Grade 7	345
Grade 8	375

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	529	48.9%
Male	552	51.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th