Ballard High vs Madison Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
Madison Central High School
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,107 students
| Measure | Ballard High Louisville, Kentucky | Madison Central High School Richmond, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 214 | #98 of 214 |
| National rank | #6663 of 16,910 | #10725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,148 | 2,107 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 2,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Louisville | Richmond |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 41.0).
- •Ballard High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Ballard High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Ballard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 49.3%).
- •Madison Central High School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.2).
- •Ballard High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 2,107.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard High better than Madison Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard High ranks higher (56.5 vs 41.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballard High and Madison Central High School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Richmond in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High: 2,148. Madison Central High School: 2,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High and Madison Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard High is 26th of 214 and Madison Central High School is 98th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).