Frederick Douglass High School vs Pleasure Ridge Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,770 students
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High School Lexington, Kentucky | Pleasure Ridge Park High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 214 | #208 of 214 |
| National rank | #11002 of 16,910 | #15136 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,770 | 1,777 |
| Enrollment | 1,770 | 1,777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 19% |
| city | Lexington | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 20.9).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 69.7%).
- •Frederick Douglass High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.7).
- •Pleasure Ridge Park High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 1,770.
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 Frederick Douglass High School better than Pleasure Ridge Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass High School ranks higher (39.8 vs 20.9 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 Frederick Douglass High School and Pleasure Ridge Park High?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High School: 1,770. Pleasure Ridge Park High: 1,777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High School and Pleasure Ridge Park High rank in Kentucky?
Frederick Douglass High School is 110th of 214 and Pleasure Ridge Park High is 208th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).