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
Econ. Disadvantaged
56.2%

School 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 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)

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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