Fairdale High vs Kenwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairdale High
Fairdale ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
1,405 students
Kenwood Elementary
Louisville ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
596 students
| Measure | Fairdale High Fairdale, Kentucky | Kenwood Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 214 | #503 of 707 |
| National rank | #14568 of 16,910 | #29529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 1,405 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 48% |
| city | Fairdale | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขKenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 24.0).
- โขKenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- โขKenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- โขFairdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 71.1%).
- โขFairdale High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- โขFairdale High is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 596.
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 Fairdale High better than Kenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 24.0 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 Fairdale High and Kenwood Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Fairdale and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairdale High: 1,405. Kenwood Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairdale High and Kenwood Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fairdale High is 200th of 214 and Kenwood Elementary is 503rd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).