Butler Traditional High vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.0 km 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
Western High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
| Measure | Butler Traditional High Louisville, Kentucky | Western High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 214 | #210 of 214 |
| National rank | #12855 of 16,910 | #15235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,290 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butler Traditional High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 20.2).
- •Butler Traditional High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Butler Traditional High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Butler Traditional High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 73.1%).
- •Western High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Butler Traditional High is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 409.
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 Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Butler Traditional High ranks higher (32.1 vs 20.2 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 Western High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Traditional High: 1,290. Western High: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Traditional High and Western High rank in Kentucky?
Butler Traditional High is 156th of 214 and Western High is 210th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).