duPont Manual High vs Shelby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
duPont Manual High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,899 students
Shelby Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | duPont Manual High Louisville, Kentucky | Shelby Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 214 | #670 of 707 |
| National rank | #833 of 16,910 | #41481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,899 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 1,899 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 20% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •duPont Manual High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 25.4).
- •duPont Manual High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 20%).
- •duPont Manual High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 24%).
- •duPont Manual High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Shelby Academy does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.8).
- •duPont Manual High is the larger school with 1,899 students compared with 290.
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 duPont Manual High better than Shelby Academy?
On the Success Index (US), duPont Manual High ranks higher (83.3 vs 25.4 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 duPont Manual High and Shelby Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
duPont Manual High: 1,899. Shelby Academy: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do duPont Manual High and Shelby Academy rank in Kentucky?
duPont Manual High is 1st of 214 and Shelby Academy is 670th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).