Carter Traditional Elementary vs Johnson Traditional Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Traditional Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Johnson Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Carter Traditional Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Johnson Traditional Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 707 | #179 of 217 |
| National rank | #23661 of 50,301 | #8890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Traditional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 44.2).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Johnson Traditional Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 74.8%).
- •Carter Traditional Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.8).
- •Johnson Traditional Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 471.
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 Carter Traditional Elementary better than Johnson Traditional Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Traditional Elementary ranks higher (52.1 vs 44.2 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 Carter Traditional Elementary and Johnson Traditional Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Traditional Elementary: 471. Johnson Traditional Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Traditional Elementary and Johnson Traditional Middle rank in Kentucky?
Carter Traditional Elementary is 358th of 707 and Johnson Traditional Middle is 179th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).