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Nelson County High School

1070 Bloomfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004

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Nelson County High School serves 731 students in grades 9-12.

Nelson County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 731 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nelson County High School's student population of 731 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

731 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nelson County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nelson County High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Nelson County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nelson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nelson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nelson County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

93%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Nelson County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Nelson County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Nelson County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nelson County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Nelson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Nelson County High School often compared to?

Nelson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Nelson High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Nelson County High School?

The graduation rate of Nelson County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Nelson County High School?

731 students attend Nelson County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Nelson County High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson County High School?

Nelson County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Nelson County High School offer ?

Nelson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Nelson County High School part of?

Nelson County High School is part of Nelson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 731 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education