Best High Schools in Nelson County, KY

High schools
4
Students
2,139
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nelson County High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students

2. Thomas Nelson High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students

3. Bardstown High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students

4. Bardstown Alternative School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 31 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nelson County, KY

Middle schools
3
Students
1,295
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bardstown Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students

2. Bloomfield Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students

3. Old Kentucky Home Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nelson County, KY

Elementary schools
11
Students
3,937
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Nelson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bardstown Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 795 Students

2. Coxs Creek Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students

3. Foster Heights Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 674 Students

4. Boston School

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students

5. Bloomfield Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 250 Students

6. The New Haven School

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students

7. Bardstown Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bardstown Independent • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 386 Students

8. St Joseph School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students

9. St Ann School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Ann School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students

10. St Catherine Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Catherine Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 66 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson County, KY

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

Community Factors

Nelson County, KY has a total population of 46,738 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nelson County, KY

8,165

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson County, KY.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

9.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson County, KY.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,572 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Nelson County, KY

How many schools are in Nelson County, KY?

Nelson County, KY has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,165 students in total.

How do schools in Nelson County perform on state tests?

On average, 23 schools in Nelson County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Nelson County underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Nelson County, KY

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Washington County, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bullitt County, KY

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Spencer County, KY

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Marion County, KY

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Larue County, KY

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Hardin County, KY

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jefferson County, KY

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Shelby County, KY

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Anderson County, KY

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Taylor County, KY

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Nelson County

5 places in Nelson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (2)