Fern Creek High vs Jeffersontown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Creek High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,525 students
Jeffersontown Elementary
Jeffersontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
| Measure | Fern Creek High Louisville, Kentucky | Jeffersontown Elementary Jeffersontown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 214 | #518 of 707 |
| National rank | #14014 of 16,910 | #30302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,525 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Jeffersontown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeffersontown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 26.8).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 20%).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Fern Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 62.7%).
- •Fern Creek High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •Fern Creek High is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 686.
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 High better than Jeffersontown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jeffersontown Elementary ranks higher (42.5 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 Fern Creek High and Jeffersontown Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Jeffersontown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Creek High: 1,525. Jeffersontown Elementary: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Creek High and Jeffersontown Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Fern Creek High is 187th of 214 and Jeffersontown Elementary is 518th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).