Barren County High School vs. Glasgow High School
Should I attend Barren County High School or Glasgow High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barren County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Glasgow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,355 students in grades 9-12, Barren County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Glasgow High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,355 students
568 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#268 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
388
152
Grade 10 Students
329
144
Grade 11 Students
350
132
Grade 12 Students
287
139
Ungraded Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%