Central High Magnet Career Academy vs Young Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.6 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
Young Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
100 students
| Measure | Central High Magnet Career Academy Louisville, Kentucky | Young Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 214 | #697 of 707 |
| National rank | #14830 of 16,910 | #46035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,256 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 18.1).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 89%).
- •Young Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.5).
- •Central High Magnet Career Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 100.
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 Young Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central High Magnet Career Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 18.1 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 Young Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High Magnet Career Academy: 1,256. Young Elementary: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High Magnet Career Academy and Young Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Central High Magnet Career Academy is 204th of 214 and Young Elementary is 697th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).