Top Rankings
Nelson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,420 students in Nelson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Nelson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
4,420 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Nelson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
22%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
173 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
51 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
4,047 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
92%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
141
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
286
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
338
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
312
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
397
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
395
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
348
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
6
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,941
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,885
$13,943
Best Nelson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wilson Creek Rd
Boston, KY 40107
(502) 833-4644
Boston, KY 40107
(502) 833-4644
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 Arnold Ln
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7201
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Coxs Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5635 Louisville Rd
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 349-7050
Coxs Creek, KY 40013
(502) 349-7050
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Bloomfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Arnold Lane
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7211
Bloomfield, KY 40008
(502) 349-7211
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7040
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Foster Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Muir Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 349-7030
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1010.
The New Haven School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
489 High St
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
New Haven, KY 40051
(502) 349-7232
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1200 Cardinal Dr
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 350-3914
Grades: PK
| 141 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,420 students.
What is the rank of Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District is ranked #159 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County School District?
92% of Nelson County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nelson County School District?
Nelson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Nelson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,885 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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