Fern Creek Elementary vs West Perry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Creek Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
West Perry Elementary School
Hazard · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
743 students
| Measure | Fern Creek Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | West Perry Elementary School Hazard, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 707 | #490 of 707 |
| National rank | #30145 of 50,301 | #28890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 744 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Louisville | Hazard |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Perry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 42.7).
- •West Perry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Fern Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 77.9%).
- •West Perry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.2).
- •Fern Creek Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 743.
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 Fern Creek Elementary better than West Perry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Perry Elementary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 42.7 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 Fern Creek Elementary and West Perry Elementary School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Hazard in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Creek Elementary: 744. West Perry Elementary School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Creek Elementary and West Perry Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Fern Creek Elementary is 514th of 707 and West Perry Elementary School is 490th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).