Fairdale High vs Minors Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairdale High
Fairdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,405 students
Minors Lane Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Fairdale High Fairdale, Kentucky | Minors Lane Elementary Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 214 | #680 of 707 |
| National rank | #14568 of 16,910 | #43092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,405 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 14% |
| city | Fairdale | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 22.8).
- •Fairdale High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Fairdale High does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Fairdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 79.7%).
- •Minors Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Fairdale High is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 370.
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 Minors Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairdale High ranks higher (24.0 vs 22.8 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 Minors Lane Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Fairdale and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairdale High: 1,405. Minors Lane Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairdale High and Minors Lane Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fairdale High is 200th of 214 and Minors Lane Elementary is 680th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).