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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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,284 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Kentucky.
Public Preschools in Glasgow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
543 Schools
# Students
2,501 Students
222,797 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
15,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
10%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
59%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,311 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,531 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,311
$17,532
Spending / Student
$20,531
$17,223
Best Glasgow Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Green Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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