Carrithers Middle vs Jeffersontown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.3 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
Jeffersontown Elementary
Jeffersontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
| Measure | Carrithers Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Jeffersontown Elementary Jeffersontown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 217 | #518 of 707 |
| National rank | #8619 of 15,369 | #30302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 545 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Jeffersontown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrithers Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 42.5).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Carrithers Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 63.9%).
- •Carrithers Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary is the larger school with 686 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 Jeffersontown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrithers Middle ranks higher (45.4 vs 42.5 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 Jeffersontown Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Jeffersontown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrithers Middle: 545. Jeffersontown Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrithers Middle and Jeffersontown Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Carrithers Middle is 170th of 217 and Jeffersontown Elementary is 518th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).