Carrithers Middle vs Fern Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 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
Fern Creek Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
| Measure | Carrithers Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Fern Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 217 | #514 of 707 |
| National rank | #8619 of 15,369 | #30145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 545 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrithers Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 42.7).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Carrithers Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 63.9%).
- •Carrithers Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Fern Creek Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 545.
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 Fern Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrithers Middle ranks higher (45.4 vs 42.7 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 Fern Creek Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrithers Middle: 545. Fern Creek Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrithers Middle and Fern Creek Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Carrithers Middle is 170th of 217 and Fern Creek Elementary is 514th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).