Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School vs Portland Elementary
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.
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
615 students
Portland Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School Louisville, Kentucky | Portland Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 217 | #545 of 707 |
| National rank | #14934 of 15,369 | #31280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 615 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 11.7).
- •Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Portland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 23.7).
- •Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 304.
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 Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School better than Portland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Portland Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 11.7 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 Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School and Portland Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School: 615. Portland Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School and Portland Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School is 217th of 217 and Portland Elementary is 545th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).