For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,236 students in Barren County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barren County, KY are Glasgow High School, Barren County High School and College Street Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barren County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Barren County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Barren County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barren County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barren County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Barren County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
College Street Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 E College Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Barren County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
491 Trojan Tr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2196
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2196
Gr: 8-12
Barren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Gr: K-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
317 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Glasgow Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Gr: 4-12
692 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Happy Valley Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barren County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barren County, KY include Glasgow High School, Barren County High School and College Street Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Barren County?
6 public high schools are located in Barren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barren County?
Barren County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Barren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barren County include: Barren County High School vs. Glasgow High School, Glasgow High School vs. Barren County High School
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