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Bardstown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,713 students in Bardstown Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bardstown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,713 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Bardstown Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
190 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
320 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
1,821 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
67%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
338 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
271
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
192
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
5
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,863 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,821
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,863
$13,943
Best Bardstown Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bardstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Bardstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Grades: 2-5
| 795 students
Rank: #44.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Grades: PK
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bardstown Primary School
Magnet School
1000 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Grades: K-1
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,713 students.
What is the rank of Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District is ranked #67 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bardstown Independent School District?
67% of Bardstown Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bardstown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,863 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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