Dawson Orman Education Center vs Jefferson County Traditional Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson Orman Education Center
Louisville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Dawson Orman Education Center Louisville, Kentucky | Jefferson County Traditional Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #28 of 217 |
| National rank | – | #3533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 149 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Dawson Orman Education Center does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.5).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle is the larger school with 813 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 Dawson Orman Education Center better than Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
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 Dawson Orman Education Center and Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson Orman Education Center: 149. Jefferson County Traditional Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson Orman Education Center and Jefferson County Traditional Middle rank in Kentucky?
Dawson Orman Education Center is unranked and Jefferson County Traditional Middle is 28th of 217 among other schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).