For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,169 students in Bardstown, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bardstown, KY are Bardstown High School, Nelson County High School and Thomas Nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bardstown, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bardstown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Bardstown, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nelson County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bardstown, KY (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.
Nelson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Bloomfield Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Nelson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Generals Blvd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The Academy At Horizons
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Nelson County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1060 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Up Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1060 Bloomfield Rd.
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-9096
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bardstown, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Wildcat Lane
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
219 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7220
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bardstown, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Bardstown, KY include Bardstown High School, Nelson County High School and Thomas Nelson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bardstown?
7 public high schools are located in Bardstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Bardstown?
Bardstown public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bardstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bardstown include: Thomas Nelson High School vs. Nelson County High School, Nelson County High School vs. Thomas Nelson High School, Bardstown High School vs. Nelson County High School
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