C+

School Score

Average

53/100

Louisville, Kentucky · 2022-23

Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)

Serving 95,565 students in 165 schools, Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) outperforms US averages. Math: 31% · Reading: 38% · Graduation: 81%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

31%

District-wide

↑ 5.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

38%

District-wide

↑ 9.0% vs US

Graduation rate

81%

4-year

Enrollment

95,565

165 schools

Jefferson proficiency

31% / 38%

"Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) students reached 31% math proficiency and 38% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 21% / 26% state averages."

Source: NCES + Kentucky DOE

Graduation rate

81%

"Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)'s 4-year graduation rate is 81%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$16,100

"Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) spends $16,100 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

31%

here

21%

state

26%

US avg

↑ 19%

Reading proficiency

38%

here

26%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 31%

Graduation rate

81%

here

90%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 7%

Student-teacher ratio

16.5:1

here

16:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

64.6%

here

60.4%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)

Notable schools in this district we track.

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duPont Manual High School
Grades 9-12 · magnet · 2,000 students
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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) a good school district?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) earns a CodeOpx School Score of 53/100 (C+, Average). It outperforms US averages, with 31% math and 38% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) operates 165 public schools serving 95,565 students in and around Louisville, Kentucky.

What is Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)'s graduation rate?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (KY)'s 4-year graduation rate is 81%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) spend per student?▾

Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) spends approximately $16,100 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.