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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 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,524 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
4,524 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
43,431 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 92% has decreased from 94% 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
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
162 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
49 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
4,153 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
92%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
138 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
215
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
298
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
298
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
333
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
297
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
339
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
348
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
5
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,589 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,620
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,589
$14,055
Best Nelson County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 358 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
| 463 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
| 364 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
| 735 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
| 264 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
| 367 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
| 339 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
| 682 students
Rank: #1010.
The 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
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,524 students.
What is the rank of Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District is ranked #118 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?
92% of Nelson County School District students are White, 4% 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 15:1.
What is Nelson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,589 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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