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Fern Creek High School vs. Eastern High School

Should you attend Fern Creek High School or Eastern High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Fern Creek High School
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eastern High School
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,588 students in grades 9-12, Fern Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,874 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,588 students
1,874 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fern Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eastern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fern Creek High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eastern High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
111 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fern Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eastern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fern Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#970 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#382 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fern Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eastern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
38%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fern Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fern Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fern Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eastern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
91%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fern Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Eastern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fern Creek High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Eastern High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
367
466
Grade 10 Students
427
478
Grade 11 Students
419
453
Grade 12 Students
374
473
Ungraded Students
1
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fern Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fern Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fern Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
32%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fern Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fern Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eastern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fern Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eastern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fern Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eastern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fern Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eastern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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