Hawthorne Elementary vs Highland Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Highland Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Highland Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 707 | #155 of 217 |
| National rank | #25037 of 50,301 | #7980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 48.5).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Highland Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 56%).
- •Highland Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Highland Middle is the larger school with 639 students compared with 437.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Highland Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (50.2 vs 48.5 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Highland Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 437. Highland Middle: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Highland Middle rank in Kentucky?
Hawthorne Elementary is 401st of 707 and Highland Middle is 155th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).