Pleasure Ridge Park High vs Wilkerson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Louisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
Wilkerson Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Pleasure Ridge Park High Louisville, Kentucky | Wilkerson Elementary School Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 214 | #641 of 707 |
| National rank | #15136 of 16,910 | #38059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,777 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilkerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 20.9).
- •Wilkerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Wilkerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Wilkerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 69.7%).
- •Wilkerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.7).
- •Pleasure Ridge Park High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 541.
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 Pleasure Ridge Park High better than Wilkerson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilkerson Elementary School ranks higher (30.8 vs 20.9 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 Pleasure Ridge Park High and Wilkerson Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasure Ridge Park High: 1,777. Wilkerson Elementary School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasure Ridge Park High and Wilkerson Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Pleasure Ridge Park High is 208th of 214 and Wilkerson Elementary School is 641st of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).