Farmer Elementary vs Fern Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmer Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students
Fern Creek High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,525 students
| Measure | Farmer Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Fern Creek High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 707 | #187 of 214 |
| National rank | #14324 of 50,301 | #14014 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 737 | 1,525 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 1,525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 20% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farmer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 26.8).
- •Farmer Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 20%).
- •Farmer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Farmer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 58.5%).
- •Fern Creek High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.5).
- •Fern Creek High is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 737.
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 Farmer Elementary better than Fern Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Farmer Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 26.8 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 Farmer Elementary and Fern Creek High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmer Elementary: 737. Fern Creek High: 1,525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmer Elementary and Fern Creek High rank in Kentucky?
Farmer Elementary is 138th of 707 and Fern Creek High is 187th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).