Johnsontown Road Elementary vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnsontown Road Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Valley High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
| Measure | Johnsontown Road Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Valley High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #625 of 707 | #209 of 214 |
| National rank | #36806 of 50,301 | #15205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 406 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnsontown Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 20.4).
- •Johnsontown Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Johnsontown Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 78.8%).
- •Valley High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 850 students compared with 406.
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 Johnsontown Road Elementary better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Johnsontown Road Elementary ranks higher (32.7 vs 20.4 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 Johnsontown Road Elementary and Valley High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnsontown Road Elementary: 406. Valley High: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnsontown Road Elementary and Valley High rank in Kentucky?
Johnsontown Road Elementary is 625th of 707 and Valley High is 209th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).