Glasgow Independent School District

711 S. L. Rogers Wells Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42142-1239
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Glasgow Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,883 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Glasgow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
2,495 Students
447,292 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
30,346 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glasgow Independent 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#66 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
45%
45%
23%
22%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
9%
% Black
8%
11%
% White
60%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,091 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,887
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,091
$13,981

Best Glasgow Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Green Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,495 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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