Waggener High School vs. Ballard High School
Should you attend Waggener High School or Ballard 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
Waggener High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ballard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, Waggener 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 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,148 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
888 students
2,148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
113 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Graduation Rate
83%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
216
623
Grade 10 Students
233
578
Grade 11 Students
268
493
Grade 12 Students
167
447
Ungraded Students
4
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
42%
25%
% White
29%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%