Best Barlow Public Elementary Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 700 students in Barlow, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barlow, KY are Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barlow, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barlow have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Barlow, KY Public Elementary Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard County Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard County Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students

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