Byck Elementary vs Central High Magnet Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Byck Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
| Measure | Byck Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 707 | #204 of 214 |
| National rank | #46903 of 50,301 | #14830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 1,256 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 1,256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 21% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 16.4).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Byck Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.5).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 272.
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 Byck Elementary better than Central High Magnet Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Central High Magnet Career Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.4 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 Byck Elementary and Central High Magnet Career Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Byck Elementary: 272. Central High Magnet Career Academy: 1,256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Byck Elementary and Central High Magnet Career Academy rank in Kentucky?
Byck Elementary is 701st of 707 and Central High Magnet Career Academy is 204th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).