Jeffersontown Elementary vs Jeffersontown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jeffersontown Elementary
Jeffersontown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
686 students
Jeffersontown High
Jeffersontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,196 students
| Measure | Jeffersontown Elementary Jeffersontown, Kentucky | Jeffersontown High Jeffersontown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 707 | #195 of 214 |
| National rank | #30302 of 50,301 | #14418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 686 | 1,196 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 21% |
| city | Jeffersontown | Jeffersontown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeffersontown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 24.8).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Jeffersontown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 65.7%).
- •Jeffersontown High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •Jeffersontown High is the larger school with 1,196 students compared with 686.
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 Jeffersontown Elementary better than Jeffersontown High?
On the Success Index (US), Jeffersontown Elementary ranks higher (42.5 vs 24.8 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 Jeffersontown Elementary and Jeffersontown High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jeffersontown and Jeffersontown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jeffersontown Elementary: 686. Jeffersontown High: 1,196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jeffersontown Elementary and Jeffersontown High rank in Kentucky?
Jeffersontown Elementary is 518th of 707 and Jeffersontown High is 195th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).