Ballard High vs Norton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 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
Norton Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
716 students
| Measure | Ballard High Louisville, Kentucky | Norton Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #26 of 214 | #6 of 707 |
| National rank | #6663 of 16,910 | #3142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,148 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 56.5).
- •Norton Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Norton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Norton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 36.1%).
- •Norton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.2).
- •Ballard High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 716.
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 Norton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norton Elementary ranks higher (83.5 vs 56.5 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 Norton Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High: 2,148. Norton Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High and Norton Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Ballard High is 26th of 214 and Norton Elementary is 6th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).