Fairdale High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fairdale, Kentucky 40118 · Jefferson County
#200 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#14568 of 16,910 nationally
About Fairdale High
Fairdale High is a public high school located in Fairdale, in the Jefferson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 200th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,405.
There are 3 schools in Fairdale; Fairdale High ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairdale High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fairdale High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairdale Elementary
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students · 1.2 km away
Coral Ridge Elementary
Fairdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students · 2.2 km away
Auburndale Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 3.1 km away
Minors Lane Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 3.6 km away
Lassiter Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students · 3.7 km away
Kenwood Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students · 4.8 km away
Blake Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students · 5.2 km away
Blue Lick Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 5.3 km away
Knight Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 5.3 km away
Brooks Elementary School
Brooks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Conner High School
Hebron · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students
Scott County High School
Georgetown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,392 students
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Greenwood High School
Bowling Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students
Montgomery County High School
Mount Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
Atherton High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairdale High a good school?
Fairdale High has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #200 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairdale High rank in Kentucky?
Fairdale High ranks #200 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #14568 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairdale High?
Fairdale High had 1,405 students in 2025.
Is Fairdale High a elementary school or a high school?
Fairdale High is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fairdale High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairdale High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.