Barren County School District
School District · Glasgow, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Barren County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barren County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Red Cross Elementary School
Glasgow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eastern Elementary School
Glasgow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hiseville Elementary School
Glasgow · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#77 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,580
$406 vs Kentucky median
District size
5,072 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Barren County ranks #77 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Barren County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Red Cross Elementary School (7.8/10), Eastern Elementary School (6.8/10), and Hiseville Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Barren County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Barren County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Cross Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Eastern Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Hiseville Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Barren County High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Austin Tracy Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | College Street Campus | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Barren County Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bavel | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Temple Hill Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | North Jackson Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Barren County
Barren County is a Glasgow, Kentucky school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,072 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,580 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Barren County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Red Cross Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Barren County students show an average math proficiency of 44.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Barren County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Barren County with test data.
Schools in Barren County
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Glasgow
- Total Enrollment
- 5,072
- Teachers (FTE)
- 323
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barren County?
Barren County has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Barren County?
The average composite rating for Barren County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Barren County?
Barren County spends $13,580 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barren County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Barren County is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Barren County?
Red Cross Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Barren County with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Barren County?
Across schools in Barren County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Barren County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Barren County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 11 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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Compare Barren County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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