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#759 of 1,284 schools in KY
Nelson County High School
High School · Nelson County · Bardstown, KY
A high school in Bardstown, KY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1070 Bloomfield Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nelson County High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelson County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardstown), 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
$64,222
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy at HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Bardstown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Bethlehem High School/diocesePrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Bardstown Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nelson County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson County High School is listed in Nelson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson County High School
Nelson County High School is a public high school in Bardstown, KY, part of Nelson County, serving approximately 783 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson County High School
What grades does Nelson County High School serve?
Nelson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nelson County High School?
Nelson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson County High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson County High School rank in KY?
Nelson County High School ranks #759 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Nelson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Nelson County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson County High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nelson County High School a charter school?
No, Nelson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson County High School a Title I school?
No, Nelson County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson County High School?
47.4% of students at Nelson 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
- 783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (502) 349-7010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40004)
- 30,345
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 40004; 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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