Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School vs The Academy @ Shawnee
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 766 m 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
The Academy @ Shawnee
Louisville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,051 students
| Measure | Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School Louisville, Kentucky | The Academy @ Shawnee Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 217 | #175 of 214 |
| National rank | #14934 of 15,369 | #13493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 615 | 1,051 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 1,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Academy @ Shawnee scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 11.7).
- •The Academy @ Shawnee does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 89.6%).
- •The Academy @ Shawnee does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 23.7).
- •The Academy @ Shawnee is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 615.
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 The Academy @ Shawnee?
On the Success Index (US), The Academy @ Shawnee ranks higher (29.3 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 The Academy @ Shawnee?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School: 615. The Academy @ Shawnee: 1,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School and The Academy @ Shawnee rank in Kentucky?
Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School is 217th of 217 and The Academy @ Shawnee is 175th of 214 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).