Glasgow Independent School District
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 2022 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,777 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, 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 54% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Glasgow Independent School District are Glasgow Middle School, South Green Elementary School and Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,063 Schools
# Students
2,367 Students
444,497 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
29,785 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Glasgow Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 170 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
56%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.44
# American Indian Students
6 Students
583 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
8,546 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
323 Students
36,289 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
223 Students
47,900 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
1,508 Students
328,171 Students
% White Students
64%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
618 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
22,391 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
14,333
# Students in K Grade:
185
43,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
50,547
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
44,321
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
44,484
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
2,580
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
2,768
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
2,627
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
2,437
# Ungraded Students:
1
86
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,790. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,464 is less than the state median of $13,085. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$29 MM
$28 MM

Spending (19-20)
$27 MM
$29 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,176
$12,790

Spending / Student
$11,464
$13,085

Best Glasgow Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glasgow Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
South Green Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 658 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
| 9 students
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