Central High Magnet Career Academy vs J. Graham Brown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 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
J. Graham Brown School
Louisville · Public other · Grades K–12
800 students
| Measure | Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville, Kentucky | J. Graham Brown School 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 K–12 |
| Students | 1,256 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 82% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Graham Brown School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 21%).
- •J. Graham Brown School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 23%).
- •J. Graham Brown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 67.4%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 800.
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 J. Graham Brown School?
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 J. Graham Brown School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High Magnet Career Academy: 1,256. J. Graham Brown School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High Magnet Career Academy and J. Graham Brown School rank in Kentucky?
Central High Magnet Career Academy is 204th of 214 and J. Graham Brown School is unranked among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).