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Barren County Public Schools

Barren County High School

#65 in Best Public High Schools in Kentucky
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Glasgow, KY
  • 110 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Barren County High School is an above average, public school located in Glasgow, KY. It has 1,272 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 38% of students are at least proficient in math and 64% in reading.
    Address
    507 Trojan Trail
    Glasgow, KY 42141
    Telephone
    (270) 651-6315
    Website
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    Barren County High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    64%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    38%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    —
    Average ACT
    26
    141 responses
    AP Enrollment
    20%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $30,731
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $672
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $110,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 38 responses
    Report
    • Prom
      24%
    • Senior breakfast
      21%
    • Pep rallies
      16%
    • Senior activity day
      16%
    • Sporting Events
      16%
    • HOSA activities
      5%
    • Pep rallies
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,272
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    48%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $53,767
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.4%
    47%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,998/ year
    National
    $12,239
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
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    I love everything about my school! I’ve been in the Barren County School system since kindergarten. Also my parents, grandparents. Everyone went here. It’s just an all together amazing school. And when my best friend committed suicide in August of 2017, the school system and community supported the family and myself extremely well.
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    Honestly, as much as I complained about school, it was a better experience than I made it out to be. They had lots of events and activities and they even added a choir my senior year which made me ecstatic! We always had goals to reach and there was always something planned for us. Plus, our school was over flowing with school spirit! There wasn't a single hallway you could walk down without seeing posters rooting for barren county, along with numerous flyers about up coming events, which were actually usually student based and produced. Over all, a very good experience that I'd hate to take for granted.
    I moved in the middle of my sophomore year. Moving into barren county high school was a big adjustment, I was coming into a small conservative town, when I was from a large liberal city. The people were mostly nice but some looked down on me for my views. The staff and teachers have always been very helpful.