Jefferson County Traditional Middle vs Shelby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
Shelby Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Traditional Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Shelby Academy Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 217 | #670 of 707 |
| National rank | #3533 of 15,369 | #41481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 813 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 20% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 25.4).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 20%).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 83.8%).
- •Shelby Academy does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.5).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle is the larger school with 813 students compared with 290.
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 Jefferson County Traditional Middle better than Shelby Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County Traditional Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 25.4 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 Jefferson County Traditional Middle and Shelby Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle: 813. Shelby Academy: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Traditional Middle and Shelby Academy rank in Kentucky?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle is 28th of 217 and Shelby Academy is 670th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).