Excellent
#172 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 13% in state
Carlisle County High School
High School · Carlisle County · Bardwell, KY
A high school in Bardwell, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
4557 State Route 1377, Bardwell, KY 42023
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Carlisle County High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlisle County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average292/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,250
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carlisle County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlisle County High School is listed in Carlisle County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlisle County High School
Carlisle County High School is a public high school in Bardwell, KY, part of Carlisle County, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlisle County High School
What grades does Carlisle County High School serve?
Carlisle County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Carlisle County High School?
Carlisle County High School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlisle County High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlisle County High School rank in KY?
Carlisle County High School ranks #172 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Carlisle County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlisle County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlisle County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlisle County High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlisle County High School a charter school?
No, Carlisle County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlisle County High School a Title I school?
No, Carlisle County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlisle County High School?
53.1% of students at Carlisle County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carlisle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (270) 628-3800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 42023)
- 2,572
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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