Butler Traditional High vs Schaffner Traditional Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 822 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Traditional High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
Schaffner Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
573 students
| Measure | Butler Traditional High Louisville, Kentucky | Schaffner Traditional Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 214 | #171 of 707 |
| National rank | #12855 of 16,910 | #16061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,290 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 32.1).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Schaffner Traditional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 65.3%).
- •Butler Traditional High does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.4).
- •Butler Traditional High is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 573.
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 Butler Traditional High better than Schaffner Traditional Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Schaffner Traditional Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 32.1 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 Butler Traditional High and Schaffner Traditional Elementary?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Traditional High: 1,290. Schaffner Traditional Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Traditional High and Schaffner Traditional Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Butler Traditional High is 156th of 214 and Schaffner Traditional Elementary is 171st of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).