Best Barlow Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 265 students in Barlow, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Barlow, KY is Ballard Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barlow, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Barlow have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
Barlow, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ballard Memorial High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Barlow, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard Memorial High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Ballard County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
11 Vocational School Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barlow, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barlow, KY include Ballard Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barlow?
2 public high schools are located in Barlow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barlow?
Barlow public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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