Central High Magnet Career Academy vs Western Middle School for the Arts
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.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
Western Middle School for the Arts
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
665 students
| Measure | Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville, Kentucky | Western Middle School for the Arts Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 214 | #151 of 217 |
| National rank | #14830 of 16,910 | #7860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,256 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Middle School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 22.6).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Western Middle School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 67.4%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 665.
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 Western Middle School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Western Middle School for the Arts ranks higher (49.0 vs 22.6 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 Western Middle School for the Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High Magnet Career Academy: 1,256. Western Middle School for the Arts: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High Magnet Career Academy and Western Middle School for the Arts rank in Kentucky?
Central High Magnet Career Academy is 204th of 214 and Western Middle School for the Arts is 151st of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).