KYMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Ballard County Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Barlow, Kentucky|Ballard County
Barlow, KY 42024
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
221
Student:Teacher
15.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Ballard CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
57.5%
Phone
(270)665-8400School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
39%
40th percentile in KY
Math Proficiency
24%
35th percentile in KY
Chronic Absenteeism
5.4%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1
Near average in KYDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,101
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 50%Local 29%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$170,362
+1.0% YoY
Paducah, KY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
202
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard County Middle School
Ballard County Middle School has a total enrollment of 221 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Barlow, KY.
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