Central High Magnet Career Academy vs Dawson Orman Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
Dawson Orman Education Center
Louisville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students
| Measure | Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville, Kentucky | Dawson Orman Education Center Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #204 of 214 | – |
| National rank | #14830 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,256 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 81.9%).
- •Dawson Orman Education Center does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 149.
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 High Magnet Career Academy better than Dawson Orman Education Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central High Magnet Career Academy and Dawson Orman Education Center?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High Magnet Career Academy: 1,256. Dawson Orman Education Center: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High Magnet Career Academy and Dawson Orman Education Center rank in Kentucky?
Central High Magnet Career Academy is 204th of 214 and Dawson Orman Education Center is unranked among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).