For the 2023-24 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,945 students in Glasgow, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 132 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Glasgow, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Glasgow, KY are College Street Campus, Bavel and Temple Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glasgow, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Glasgow have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Glasgow, KY Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Street Campus
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 E College Street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-6554
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Bavel
Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 West Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Temple Hill Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8788 Tompkinsville Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 427-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Red Cross Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Parkview Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Glasgow High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
North Jackson Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2002 North Jackson Highway
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Glasgow Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Eastern Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1010.
Barren County Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-4909
Grades: 7-8
| 711 students
Rank: #1111.
Barren County High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 Trojan Trail
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-6315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #1212.
South Green Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1313.
Hiseville Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow
Vocational School
129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glasgow Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Happy Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Glasgow, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4601 New Salem Rd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 678-2722
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
317 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3926
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
629 West cherry street
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
692 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Glasgow, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Glasgow, KY include College Street Campus, Bavel and Temple Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Glasgow, KY?
18 public schools are located in Glasgow, KY.
What percentage of students in Glasgow, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Glasgow, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glasgow, KY?
Glasgow, KY public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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