Fairdale High vs Southern High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 6.4 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
Southern High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students
| Measure | Fairdale High Fairdale, Kentucky | Southern High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 214 | #212 of 214 |
| National rank | #14568 of 16,910 | #15676 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,405 | 1,725 |
| Enrollment | 1,405 | 1,725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Fairdale | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 17.6).
- •Fairdale High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Fairdale High does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Southern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 65.6%).
- •Fairdale High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.6).
- •Southern High is the larger school with 1,725 students compared with 1,405.
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 Southern High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairdale High ranks higher (24.0 vs 17.6 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 Southern High?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Fairdale and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairdale High: 1,405. Southern High: 1,725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairdale High and Southern High rank in Kentucky?
Fairdale High is 200th of 214 and Southern High is 212th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).