Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South vs Garrard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
543 students
Garrard Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
543 students
| Measure | Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South Louisville, Kentucky | Garrard Middle School Lancaster, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 217 | #146 of 217 |
| National rank | #11764 of 15,369 | #7607 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 543 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Louisville | Lancaster |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 30.8).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 78.6%).
- •Garrard Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.0).
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 Law Olmsted Academy South better than Garrard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garrard Middle School ranks higher (50.2 vs 30.8 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and Garrard Middle School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Lancaster in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South: 543. Garrard Middle School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and Garrard Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is 209th of 217 and Garrard Middle School is 146th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).