Ballard High vs Waggener High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.5 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
Waggener High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
| Measure | Ballard High Louisville, Kentucky | Waggener High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 214 | #205 of 214 |
| National rank | #6663 of 16,910 | #14883 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,148 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 15% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 22.4).
- •Ballard High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 15%).
- •Ballard High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Ballard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Waggener High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.2).
- •Ballard High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 888.
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 Waggener High?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard High ranks higher (56.5 vs 22.4 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 Waggener High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High: 2,148. Waggener High: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High and Waggener High rank in Kentucky?
Ballard High is 26th of 214 and Waggener High is 205th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).