Ballard County School District
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,114 students in Ballard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Ballard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
1,114 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ballard County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.43
# American Indian Students
4 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
989 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
89%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
75
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
-
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,147 is higher than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,643 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,147
$12,277
Spending / Student
$14,643
$13,046
Best Ballard County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard County Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard Memorial High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Ballard County Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
3383 Paducah Road
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ballard County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
11 Vocational School Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ballard County School District?
Ballard County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,114 students.
What is the rank of Ballard County School District?
Ballard County School District is ranked #69 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballard County School District?
89% of Ballard County School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ballard County School District?
Ballard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Ballard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,643 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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