Ballard High vs Wilder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 571 m 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
Wilder Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
| Measure | Ballard High Louisville, Kentucky | Wilder Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 214 | #181 of 707 |
| National rank | #6663 of 16,910 | #16358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,148 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 56.5).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Ballard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Wilder Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.2).
- •Ballard High is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 496.
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 Wilder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilder Elementary ranks higher (62.7 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 Wilder Elementary?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High: 2,148. Wilder Elementary: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High and Wilder Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Ballard High is 26th of 214 and Wilder Elementary is 181st of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).