Highland Middle vs Jefferson County Traditional Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Highland Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Jefferson County Traditional Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 217 | #28 of 217 |
| National rank | #7980 of 15,369 | #3533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 65% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 48.5).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 56%).
- •Highland Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.5).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 639.
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 Highland Middle better than Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County Traditional Middle ranks higher (69.1 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 Highland Middle and Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle: 639. Jefferson County Traditional Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle and Jefferson County Traditional Middle rank in Kentucky?
Highland Middle is 155th of 217 and Jefferson County Traditional Middle is 28th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).