Field Elementary vs Waggener High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Waggener High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
888 students
| Measure | Field Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Waggener High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 707 | #205 of 214 |
| National rank | #23171 of 50,301 | #14883 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 15% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 22.4).
- •Field Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Field Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Field Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 65.7%).
- •Waggener High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.9).
- •Waggener High is the larger school with 888 students compared with 465.
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 Field Elementary better than Waggener High?
On the Success Index (US), Field Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 22.4 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 Field Elementary and Waggener High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Elementary: 465. Waggener High: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Elementary and Waggener High rank in Kentucky?
Field Elementary is 345th of 707 and Waggener High is 205th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).