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Jefferson County


At a glance
140thof 157 Kentucky districts▲ 1
Better than 10% of Kentucky districts
3332 Newburg Rd
Louisville, KY 40218
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 10.8% of districts
172
Schools
95,124
Students
6
5-star schools
Top rankedduPont Manual High1st of 254 Kentucky high schools
Biggest riser
Hawthorne Elementary up 106 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Minor Daniels Academy 6.5 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
King Elementary
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
1★
0★
43 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Jefferson County school district in Kentucky encompasses 163 schools, including 97 elementary schools, 24 middle schools, 33 high schools, and 9 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population across a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance. duPont Manual High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with 83-87% of 10th graders proficient or better in math and reading, a 93.5% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 1.1% dropout rate. Atherton High School and Noe Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance. At the elementary level, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional is one of the top-ranked schools in Kentucky.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district. Many schools struggle with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates, suggesting the need to address systemic challenges and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in Jefferson County.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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