Central City Elementary vs Johnsontown Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Elementary
Central City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Johnsontown Road Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Central City Elementary Central City, Kentucky | Johnsontown Road Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 707 | #625 of 707 |
| National rank | #24664 of 50,301 | #36806 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 406 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Central City | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 32.7).
- •Central City Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Central City Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Central City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 78.8%).
- •Central City Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
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 Central City Elementary better than Johnsontown Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central City Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 32.7 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 Central City Elementary and Johnsontown Road Elementary?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Central City and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Elementary: 406. Johnsontown Road Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Elementary and Johnsontown Road Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Central City Elementary is 389th of 707 and Johnsontown Road Elementary is 625th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).