Best Schools in Bullitt County, KY
Bullitt County, KY has 34 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 16 elementary) serving 19,834 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Bullitt County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bullitt County, KY
The top high schools in Bullitt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
2. North Hardin High School
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Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
3. North Bullitt High School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1148 Students
4. Bullitt East High School
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Projected Test Scores
Bullitt County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1565 Students
5. Bullitt Central High School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students
6. Valley High
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
7. Bullitt Alternative Center
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 36 Students
8. Spring Meadows
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bullitt County, KY
The top middle schools in Bullitt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students
2. Mt. Washington Middle School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 484 Students
3. Bernheim Middle School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
4. Hebron Middle School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 536 Students
5. Bluegrass Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
6. North Middle School
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Hardin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 578 Students
7. Bullitt Lick Middle School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 461 Students
8. Zoneton Middle School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
9. Stuart Academy
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bullitt County, KY
The top elementary schools in Bullitt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
2. Old Mill Elementary School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
3. Mt. Washington Elementary
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
4. Cedar Grove Elementary
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
5. Overdale Elementary School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
6. Heartland Elementary School
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Hardin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
7. Lebanon Junction Elementary
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. Freedom Elementary School
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
9. Shepherdsville Elementary
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
10. Crossroads Elementary
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Bullitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bullitt County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bullitt County, KY has a total population of 82,217 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bullitt 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 Bullitt County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bullitt County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bullitt 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 Bullitt County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bullitt County, KY
How many schools are in Bullitt County, KY?
Bullitt County, KY has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 19,834 students in total.
How do schools in Bullitt County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Bullitt County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Bullitt County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bullitt 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: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bullitt County
5 places in Bullitt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Shepherdsville (11)
- Mount Washington (7)
- Brooks (1)
- Lebanon Junction (1)
- West Point (1)
School districts (1)
- Bullitt County (24 schools)