Barren County High School vs. Glasgow High School
Should you attend Barren County High School or Glasgow High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Barren County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Graduation Rate
Glasgow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, Barren County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 608 students in grades 9-12, Glasgow High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,220 students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#770 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#584 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
298
167
Grade 10 Students
302
186
Grade 11 Students
338
131
Grade 12 Students
276
122
Ungraded Students
6
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
1%
8%
% White
90%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
13%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%