Public schools in Barlow, KY
5 open public schools with an address in Barlow, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,015
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Barlow public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Barlow, KY: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,015 students, an average of 203 per school. The largest campus is Ballard County Elementary School (444 students).
Every listed school belongs to Ballard County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Barlow
Elementary schools in Barlow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard County Elementary School Ballard County | KG–05 | 444 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Barlow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard County Middle School Ballard County | 06–08 | 202 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Barlow
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard County Career and Technology Ctr Ballard County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Ballard Memorial High School Ballard County | 09–12 | 276 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Barlow
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center Ballard County | PK–PK | 93 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.8%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Barlow schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,015 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Barlow
How many public schools are in Barlow, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Barlow: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,015 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Barlow?
All listed public schools with an address in Barlow belong to Ballard County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Barlow?
Ballard Memorial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Barlow, with 276 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Barlow?
No school with an address in Barlow is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Barlow schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Barlow public schools is 15.6:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Barlow guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities