Serving 217 students in grades 1-12, Bavel ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bavel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bavel's student population of 217 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Bavel ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bavel is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bavel's ranking?
Bavel is ranked #178 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bavel?
The graduation rate of Bavel is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bavel?
217 students attend Bavel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bavel students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bavel?
Bavel has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bavel offer ?
Bavel offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bavel part of?
Bavel is part of Barren County School District.
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