Best Ballard County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 277 students in Ballard County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Ballard County, KY are Ballard Memorial High School and Ballard County Career And Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballard County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Ballard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Ballard County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ballard Memorial High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Ballard County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard Memorial High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ballard County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
11 Vocational School Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Ballard County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Ballard County, KY include Ballard Memorial High School and Ballard County Career And Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in Ballard County, KY?
2 public high schools are located in Ballard County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballard County, KY?
Ballard County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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