#4: Louisville, KY
Nine of Louisville’s schools have been awarded the Department of Education’s blue ribbon distinction, revealing the top-notch quality of schools in this education-friendly city, which also boasts a 75% graduation rate.
Nine of Louisville’s schools have been awarded the Department of Education’s blue ribbon distinction, revealing the top-notch quality of schools in this education-friendly city, which also boasts a 75% graduation rate.
Education rank: 4
High School graduation rate 2008: 75%
Blue Ribbon Schools, 2003-2009: 9
Blue Ribbon Schools per 100,000 people: 1.62
NEAYC-accredited preschools: 6
NAEYC schools per 100,000 people: 1.078
NAEP State proficiency reading, grade 8: 267
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
Total Expenditures Per Student: $10,791
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