Best High Schools in Barren County, KY

Barren County, KY has 7 high schools with 2,316 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 Barren County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barren County meet expectations.

1. Glasgow High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students

2. Barren County High School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students

3. Success Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 73 Students

4. College Street Campus

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 46 Students

5. Caverna High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caverna Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students

6. Happy Valley Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students

Best Middle Schools in Barren County, KY

Barren County, KY has 3 middle schools with 1,320 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 Barren County score 31% 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 Barren County meet expectations.

1. Glasgow Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

2. Barren County Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 652 Students

3. Caverna Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Caverna Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Barren County, KY

Barren County, KY has 11 elementary schools with 4,525 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 Barren County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barren County meet expectations.

1. North Jackson Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students

2. Red Cross Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 707 Students

3. Temple Hill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students

4. Highland Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students

5. Hiseville Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students

6. Eastern Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students

7. South Green Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students

8. Park City Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 382 Students

9. Austin Tracy Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students

10. Caverna Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Caverna Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Barren County, KY

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

Community Factors

Barren County, KY has a total population of 44,485 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Barren County, KY

8,400

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barren 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+

13.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.09 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barren County, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,272 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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