Carrithers Middle vs Cochrane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrithers Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Cochrane Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Carrithers Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Cochrane Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 217 | #574 of 707 |
| National rank | #8619 of 15,369 | #32871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrithers Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 38.6).
- •Carrithers Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Carrithers Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Cochrane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 63.9%).
- •Cochrane Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.3).
- •Carrithers Middle is the larger school with 545 students compared with 470.
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 Carrithers Middle better than Cochrane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrithers Middle ranks higher (45.4 vs 38.6 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 Carrithers Middle and Cochrane Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrithers Middle: 545. Cochrane Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrithers Middle and Cochrane Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Carrithers Middle is 170th of 217 and Cochrane Elementary is 574th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).