Central High Magnet Career Academy vs Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.0 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
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville, Kentucky | Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 214 | #707 of 707 |
| National rank | #14830 of 16,910 | #49999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,256 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 2.5% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 7.2).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.6).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 427.
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 Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High Magnet Career Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 7.2 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 Central High Magnet Career Academy and Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High Magnet Career Academy: 1,256. Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High Magnet Career Academy and Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Central High Magnet Career Academy is 204th of 214 and Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School is 707th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).