Barren County Schools & Education
Barren County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,107
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#53
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Barren County
Measured School Summary
Barren County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,107 per pupil, Barren County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Barren County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
20 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,107
$213 above the state average
School coverage
20
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Barren County has 20 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Barren County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Barren County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#53
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Barren County
Elementary to high school visible
5,224 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Glasgow Independent
Elementary to high school visible
2,490 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Caverna Independent
Elementary school only in this slice
310 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Barren County is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Barren County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Barren County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Barren County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse Educational Landscape in Barren County
Barren County features a robust network of 20 public schools serving 8,024 students across three different districts. The county boasts a wide range of facilities, including 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools. This variety provides families with numerous academic options depending on their specific location.
Three Distinct Districts Serving the Community
The Barren County district is the largest, serving 5,224 students, followed by Glasgow Independent with 2,490 and Caverna Independent with 647. There are no charter schools in the county, as the three traditional districts provide comprehensive coverage. This multi-district structure offers localized governance for different parts of the county.
A Blend of Town and Rural Campuses
The county balances 11 rural schools with nine town-based schools, offering a diverse set of learning environments. Schools average 446 students, though sizes vary significantly, from Barren County High's 1,389 students to smaller specialized alternative programs. This mix ensures that both large-scale opportunities and smaller community schools are available.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Barren County
Reported Enrollment
8,024
20 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Barren County
Barren County
GuideGlasgow Independent
Caverna Independent
20 Public Schools in Barren County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Profile | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,389 |
| Highland Elementary School | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 740 |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 707 |
| Barren County Middle School | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 652 |
| Glasgow High School | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 589 |
| North Jackson Elementary | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 542 |
| Glasgow Middle School | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 539 |
| South Green Elementary School | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 538 |
| Park City Elementary School | Record | Barren County | Park City, 42160Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 382 |
| Eastern Elementary School | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 349 |
| Austin Tracy Elementary School | Record | Barren County | Lucas, 42156Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 336 |
| Caverna Elementary School | Record | Caverna Independent | Cave City, 42127Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 310 |
| Hiseville Elementary School | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 308 |
| Temple Hill Elementary School | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 274 |
| BAVEL | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Virtual | 239 |
| Success Academy | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 73 |
| College Street Campus | Record | Barren County | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 46 |
| Happy Valley Learning Center | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 11 |
| Barren County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Glasgow, 42141Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow | Record | Glasgow Independent | Glasgow, 42141Town: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
Barren County High School
Barren County
Glasgow, 42141 / Rural: Fringe
Highland Elementary School
Glasgow Independent
Glasgow, 42141 / Town: Distant
South Green Elementary School
Glasgow Independent
Glasgow, 42141 / Town: Distant
Park City Elementary School
Barren County
Park City, 42160 / Rural: Distant
Austin Tracy Elementary School
Barren County
Lucas, 42156 / Rural: Distant
Caverna Elementary School
Caverna Independent
Cave City, 42127 / Rural: Fringe
Hiseville Elementary School
Barren County
Glasgow, 42141 / Rural: Distant
Temple Hill Elementary School
Barren County
Glasgow, 42141 / Rural: Distant
Happy Valley Learning Center
Glasgow Independent
Glasgow, 42141 / Town: Distant
Barren County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Glasgow, 42141 / Rural: Fringe
Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow
Glasgow Independent
Glasgow, 42141 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,107
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Barren County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Barren County, Kentucky?
Barren County features a robust network of 20 public schools serving 8,024 students across three different districts. The county boasts a wide range of facilities, including 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools. This variety provides families with numerous academic options depending on their specific location.
What are the major school districts in Barren County, Kentucky?
The Barren County district is the largest, serving 5,224 students, followed by Glasgow Independent with 2,490 and Caverna Independent with 647. There are no charter schools in the county, as the three traditional districts provide comprehensive coverage. This multi-district structure offers localized governance for different parts of the county.
What is the school experience like in Barren County?
The county balances 11 rural schools with nine town-based schools, offering a diverse set of learning environments. Schools average 446 students, though sizes vary significantly, from Barren County High's 1,389 students to smaller specialized alternative programs. This mix ensures that both large-scale opportunities and smaller community schools are available.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.