Kerrick Elementary vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerrick Elementary
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Western High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
| Measure | Kerrick Elementary Louisville, Kentucky | Western High Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #593 of 707 | #210 of 214 |
| National rank | #34191 of 50,301 | #15235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 7.5% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kerrick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 20.2).
- •Kerrick Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 7.5%).
- •Kerrick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Kerrick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 73.1%).
- •Kerrick Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Western High is the larger school with 409 students compared with 348.
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 Kerrick Elementary better than Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Kerrick Elementary ranks higher (36.7 vs 20.2 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 Kerrick Elementary and Western High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kerrick Elementary: 348. Western High: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kerrick Elementary and Western High rank in Kentucky?
Kerrick Elementary is 593rd of 707 and Western High is 210th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).