Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 171 public schools serving 95,124 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
172 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
95,124 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
6,240 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
36%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
33%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,901 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,706 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,988 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,970 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,901
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,706
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jefferson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greathouse/shryock Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2700 Browns Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8259
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
Gr: K-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: K-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Stopher Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14417 Aiken Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 485-8281
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 Oxfordshire Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8293
Gr: K-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Bloom Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1627 Lucia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8211
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Ballard High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Meyzeek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8299
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5700 Cynthia Drive
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8349
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Tully Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 College Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8338
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Hite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12408 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8267
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Audubon Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1051 Hess Lane
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 485-8205
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 Roosevelt Ave
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8213
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Norton Commons Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 485-8367
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Noe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8307
Gr: 6-8 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Farmer Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6405 Gellhaus Ln
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8625
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Sacred Heart Ln
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8252
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
Brandeis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-8214
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8711 Lagrange Rd Building D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-7670
Gr: K-12
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8748
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Western Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-7351
Gr: K-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2828.
Eastern High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Gr: 9-12 | 1,790 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Clarendon Ave
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3030.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7601 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8208
Gr: K-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8291
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3333.
Chenoweth Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3622 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8227
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 171 public schools serving 95,124 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #140 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
36% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,706 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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