Top Rankings
Bardstown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,869 students in Bardstown Independent 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 Bardstown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
2,869 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bardstown Independent 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
65%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,331 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,491 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$59 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,331
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,491
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bardstown Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bardstown Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Gr: 2-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bardstown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Gr: PK | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Gr: K-1 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,869 students.
What is the rank of Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District is ranked #67 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bardstown Independent School District?
65% of Bardstown Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bardstown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,491 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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