For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 682 students in Ballard County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ballard County, KY are Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ballard County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ballard County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ballard County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ballard County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ballard County, KY include Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ballard County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ballard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballard County?
Ballard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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