Best Public Schools in Louisville, KY

The city of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 151 schools, including 90 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, 30 high schools, and 9 alternative schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the Louisville area, highlighting the need to address underlying factors that contribute to these disparities.

Several schools stand out as top performers, including Greathouse/Shryock Traditional, Stopher Elementary, and Norton Elementary, all of which are ranked among the top 35 elementary schools in Kentucky and have exceptional test scores. At the high school level, Ballard High and Louisville Male High stand out with strong ACT and state assessment performance.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families tending to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Factors such as school funding, resources, and student-teacher ratios appear to play a role in these differences. Addressing these underlying issues and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students in the Jefferson County school district will be crucial for improving outcomes across the board.