For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 919 students in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Original Highlands are Jefferson County Traditional Middle School and Breckinridge Metropolitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1418 Morton Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-8272
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #22.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville, KY include Jefferson County Traditional Middle School and Breckinridge Metropolitan High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Original Highlands, Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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