Fern Creek High vs Marion C. Moore School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.5 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
Marion C. Moore School
Louisville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,892 students
| Measure | Fern Creek High Louisville, Kentucky | Marion C. Moore School Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 214 | #185 of 214 |
| National rank | #14014 of 16,910 | #13888 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,525 | 1,892 |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | 1,892 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 17% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.8 vs 27.4).
- •Fern Creek High does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Marion C. Moore School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Fern Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 67.7%).
- •Marion C. Moore School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Marion C. Moore School is the larger school with 1,892 students compared with 1,525.
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 Marion C. Moore School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fern Creek High and Marion C. Moore School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Creek High: 1,525. Marion C. Moore School: 1,892. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Creek High and Marion C. Moore School rank in Kentucky?
Fern Creek High is 187th of 214 and Marion C. Moore School is 185th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).