Nelson County School District
Top Rankings
Nelson 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 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,498 students in Nelson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Nelson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
4,498 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Nelson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
46 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
4,163 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
93%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
287
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
288
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
327
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
291
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
366
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
388
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
337
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
347
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
1
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,913 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,170 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,913
$12,277
Spending / Student
$11,170
$13,046
Best Nelson County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Wilson Creek Rd
Boston, KY 40107
(502) 833-4644
Boston, KY 40107
(502) 833-4644
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Nelson High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Generals Blvd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Coxs Creek Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5635 Louisville Rd
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 349-7050
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 349-7050
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Arnold Ln
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7201
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Nelson County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Bloomfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Bloomfield Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Arnold Lane
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7211
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7211
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #77.
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
The New Haven School
Math: 15% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
489 High St
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #99.
Foster Heights Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
The Academy At Horizons
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Grades: PK
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,498 students.
What is the rank of Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District is ranked #119 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Nelson County School District?
93% of Nelson County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Nelson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,170 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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