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
Econ. Disadvantaged
57.5%

School 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 KY

District 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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