For the 2025 school year, there are 48 public high schools serving 33,224 students in Jefferson County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, KY are Dupont Manual High School, J. Graham Brown School and Ballard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Jefferson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dupont Manual High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,922 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
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 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
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 | 2,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,496 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 1 student
Rank: #77.
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 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,904 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
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 | 1,874 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Brooklawn
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 515-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Gr: 6-9 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Fern Creek High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Butler Traditional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Crums Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Jeffersontown High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Old Six Mile Lane
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 485-8275
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Fairdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Fairdale Road
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8248
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502) 485-8248
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Seneca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Goldsmith Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
Gr: 9-12 | 1,317 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Gilmore Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2121.
Waggener High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
330 S. Hubbards Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8339
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
W.e.b. Dubois Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8253
Gr: 6-11 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Home Of The Innocents School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 596-1291
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mary Jo And William Macdonald Maryhurst
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Dorsey Ln
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 271-4577
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Gr: K-12 | 1,451 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
Doss High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Louisville, KY 40214
(502) 485-8239
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Western High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8344
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Gr: 6-12 | 2,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Gr: 6-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
The Phoenix School Of Discovery
Alternative School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Wood Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ackerlybingham Guidance Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
202 East Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 629-6319
Audubon Youth Development Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd, Bldg D
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 423-2174
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
11103 Park Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-4171
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
546 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Buechel Metropolitan High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1960 Bashford Manor Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 485-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Cardinal Treatment Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2915 Freys Hill Rd
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 425-2173
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
1107 South 17th Street
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8187
Gr: 6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
731 South Hancock Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7677
Gr: PK
1281 Gilmore Ln
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8257
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Home Of The Innocents High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1020 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 595-6019
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
502 Wood Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-6657
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Jcps Eschool Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 South Floyd St.
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-7800
Gr: 9-12
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 213-2671
Gr: PK
Keller School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
911 South Brook
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 583-0420
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Kennedy Metro Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4515 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-6950
Gr: 5-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Louisville Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 429-7217
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
330 S Hubbards Ln
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8305
Gr: 8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rice Audubon Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8711 Lagrange Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 425-7205
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8319
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Spring Meadows Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
10901 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-3906
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
7201 Watson Lane
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-8341
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Westport Tapp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, KY include Dupont Manual High School, J. Graham Brown School and Ballard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
48 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Minor Daniels Academy vs. Brooklawn, Ackerly vs. Ahrens Educational Resource Center, Eastern High School vs. Ballard High School
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