Top Rankings
Bullitt County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,954 students in Bullitt County 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 Bullitt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
12,954 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
750 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bullitt County 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
86%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,703 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$152 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,268
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,703
$13,981
Best Bullitt County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6415 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6925 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4682 North Preston Hwy.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Cedar Grove Road
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9234 Hwy 44 E
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Meadows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Hope St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #99.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Erin Circle
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1111.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4504 Summers Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Bernheim Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Audubon Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1313.
Overdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Overdale Dr
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2800
Louisville, KY 40229
(502) 869-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Washington Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
269 Water St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1515.
Lebanon Junction Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10920 S Preston Hwy
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
(502) 869-2200
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
(502) 869-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1616.
Nichols Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10665 Hwy 44 W
West Point, KY 40177
(502) 869-2600
West Point, KY 40177
(502) 869-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #1717.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,620 students
Rank: #1818.
Roby Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1148 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1919.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Brooks Hill Road
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 869-2000
Brooks, KY 40109
(502) 869-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2020.
North Bullitt High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,160 students
Rank: #2121.
Zoneton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
797 Old Preston Hwy N
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #2222.
Shepherdsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
527 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #2323.
Bullitt Lick Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #2424.
Bullitt Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #2525.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bullitt County School District?
Bullitt County School District manages 25 public schools serving 12,954 students.
What is the rank of Bullitt County School District?
Bullitt County School District is ranked #61 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bullitt County School District?
86% of Bullitt County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bullitt County School District?
Bullitt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bullitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,703 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
