How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson County | Southgate Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Southgate, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 95,230 | 207 |
| Number of Schools | 165 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson County | Southgate Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,590 | $19,091 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.3% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 30.9% | 40.3% |
| Local Revenue | 46.8% | 36.5% |
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Southgate Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson County | Southgate Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.6% | 68.9% |
| African American | 38.4% | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.4% | 82.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson County | Southgate Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 214 | — |
| Schools with AP | 24 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 378.8:1 | 180:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 28.9% |
School Types
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Southgate Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.