Top Ballard County Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 public schools in Ballard County, KY, serving 1,320 students.
- Ballard County, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Ballard County have an average ranking in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Ballard County, KY are Ballard County Middle School, Ballard Memorial High School and Ballard County Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Top Ballard County Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Ballard Co. Preschool/headstart Center3383 Paducah Road
Barlow, KY 42024
(270)665-8400
Grades: PK | 135 students
- Ballard County Career And Technology Center Vocational School11 Vocational School Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270)665-8400
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Ballard County Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Bottom 50%3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270)665-8400
Grades: K-5 | 532 students
- Ballard County Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 65%
Rank: Top 30%3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270)665-8400
Grades: 6-8 | 264 students
- Ballard Memorial High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 50%3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270)665-8400
Grades: 9-12 | 389 students
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