Best High Schools in Ballard County, KY

Ballard County, KY has 3 high schools with 484 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ballard County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ballard County don't meet expectations.

1. Ballard Memorial High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ballard County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students

2. Meridian High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 224 Students

Best Middle Schools in Ballard County, KY

Ballard County, KY has 1 middle schools with 215 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ballard County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ballard County don't meet expectations.

1. Ballard County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ballard County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Ballard County, KY

Ballard County, KY has 3 elementary schools with 813 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ballard County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ballard County underperform expectations.

1. Ballard County Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ballard County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students

2. Meridian Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Ballard County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Ballard County, KY has a total population of 7,728 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Ballard County, KY

1,512

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ballard County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ballard County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ballard County, KY.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,021 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Ballard County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Ballard County, KY

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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 7%
  • Projected Test Scores: 14%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations