Top Rankings
Glasgow Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,490 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Glasgow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,490 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Glasgow 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.45
# American Indian Students
7 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
420 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
191 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
8%
11%
# White Students
1,518 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
61%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
293 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
193
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
173
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
179
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,115 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,912
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,115
$13,943
Best Glasgow Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
South Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Glasgow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Glasgow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glasgow Independent School District?
Glasgow Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,490 students.
What is the rank of Glasgow Independent School District?
Glasgow Independent School District is ranked #71 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glasgow Independent School District?
61% of Glasgow Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glasgow Independent School District?
Glasgow Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Glasgow Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,115 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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