Serving 698 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Nelson High School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Nelson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thomas Nelson High School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas Nelson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Nelson High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#374 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Nelson High School's ranking?
Thomas Nelson High School is ranked #374 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Thomas Nelson High School often compared to?
Thomas Nelson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nelson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Nelson High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Nelson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thomas Nelson High School?
698 students attend Thomas Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thomas Nelson High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Nelson High School?
Thomas Nelson High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Nelson High School offer ?
Thomas Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Nelson High School part of?
Thomas Nelson High School is part of Nelson County School District.
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