Hartstern Elementary vs Southern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartstern Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Southern High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students
| Measure | Hartstern Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Southern High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 707 | #212 of 214 |
| National rank | #30938 of 50,301 | #15676 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 597 | 1,725 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 1,725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartstern Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 17.6).
- •Hartstern Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Hartstern Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 19%).
- •Southern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 65%).
- •Southern High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.1).
- •Southern High is the larger school with 1,725 students compared with 597.
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 Hartstern Elementary better than Southern High?
On the Success Index (US), Hartstern Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 17.6 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 Hartstern Elementary and Southern High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartstern Elementary: 597. Southern High: 1,725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartstern Elementary and Southern High rank in Kentucky?
Hartstern Elementary is 532nd of 707 and Southern High is 212th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).