For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,176 students in Nelson County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, KY are Bardstown Alternative School, Bardstown High School and Thomas Nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Nelson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas Nelson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nelson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bardstown High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Nelson County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Nelson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
100 Broadway
Chaplin, KY 40012
(502) 349-7220
Chaplin, KY 40012
(502) 349-7220
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
219 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Nelson County, KY include Bardstown Alternative School, Bardstown High School and Thomas Nelson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nelson County, KY?
6 public high schools are located in Nelson County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County, KY?
Nelson County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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