Best Schools in Barren County, KY
Barren County, KY has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,400 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Barren County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barren County, KY
The top high schools in Barren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glasgow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 589 Students
2. Barren County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1389 Students
3. Caverna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caverna Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
4. Happy Valley Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students
5. College Street Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 46 Students
6. Success Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barren County, KY
The top middle schools in Barren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glasgow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
2. Barren County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 652 Students
3. Caverna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caverna Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barren County, KY
The top elementary schools in Barren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 538 Students
2. Hiseville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
3. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 349 Students
4. Red Cross Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 707 Students
5. North Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students
6. Temple Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 274 Students
7. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
8. Austin Tracy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
9. Park City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barren County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 382 Students
10. Caverna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barren County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barren County, KY
How many schools are in Barren County, KY?
Barren County, KY has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,400 students in total.
How do schools in Barren County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Barren County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Barren County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barren County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barren County
4 places in Barren County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (3)
- Barren County (11 schools)
- Glasgow Independent (6 schools)
- Caverna Independent (3 schools)