KYHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Ballard Memorial High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Barlow, Kentucky|Ballard County
Barlow, KY 42024
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
265
Student:Teacher
12.6:1
Locale
Rural
District
Ballard CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
56.2%
Phone
(270)665-8400School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
35-39%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
4 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
5 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1
Better than 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)
276
Current enrollment
Declining(-15% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard Memorial High School
As of the most recent data, 265 students are enrolled at Ballard Memorial High School. It is a High school within the local district.
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