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6.5 avg / 10

Ballard County School District

School District · Barlow, Kentucky

Students: 1,039
Teachers (FTE): 70
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,101

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

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Ballard Memorial High School

8.0/10

Barlow · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Ballard County Middle School

7.6/10

Barlow · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Ballard County Elementary School

6.2/10

Barlow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#71 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,101

+$1,115 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,039 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Ballard County ranks #71 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Ballard County's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ballard Memorial High School (8.0/10), Ballard County Middle School (7.6/10), and Ballard County Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Ballard County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ballard Memorial High School 8.0 / 10
2 Ballard County Middle School 7.6 / 10
3 Ballard County Elementary School 6.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Ballard County

Ballard County is a Barlow, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,039 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $15,101 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Ballard County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ballard Memorial High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Ballard County students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Ballard County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Ballard County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Barlow
Total Enrollment
1,039
Teachers (FTE)
70
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ballard County?

Ballard County has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ballard County?

The average composite rating for Ballard County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ballard County?

Ballard County spends $15,101 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ballard County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ballard County is 14.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ballard County?

Ballard Memorial High School is the highest-rated school in Ballard County with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Ballard County?

Across schools in Ballard County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ballard County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Ballard County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
44.2%
ELA Proficiency
56.9%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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