Public schools in Glasgow, KY
18 open public schools with an address in Glasgow, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,783
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Glasgow public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Glasgow, KY: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,783 students, an average of 377 per school. The largest campus is Barren County High School (1,220 students), and the largest elementary school is Red Cross Elementary School (679).
Barren County operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Glasgow campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.5:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% 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 Glasgow
Elementary schools in Glasgow
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary School Barren County | PK–06 | 347 | 14.8:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Glasgow Independent | PK–05 | 618 | 14.7:1 | |
| Hiseville Elementary School Barren County | PK–06 | 322 | 14.6:1 | |
| North Jackson Elementary Barren County | PK–06 | 537 | 15.8:1 | |
| Red Cross Elementary School Barren County | PK–06 | 679 | 15.1:1 | |
| South Green Elementary School Glasgow Independent | PK–05 | 487 | 13.5:1 | |
| Temple Hill Elementary School Barren County | PK–06 | 266 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Glasgow
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County Middle School Barren County | 07–08 | 649 | 16.2:1 | |
| Glasgow Middle School Glasgow Independent | 06–08 | 545 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Glasgow
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County Area Technology Center Kentucky Tech System · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Barren County High School Barren County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,220 | 15.8:1 | |
| College Street Campus Barren County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 25 | 6.3:1 | |
| Glasgow High School Glasgow Independent | 09–12 | 608 | 16:1 | |
| Happy Valley Learning Center Glasgow Independent · Alternative School | 06–12 | 10 | 3.1:1 | |
| Success Academy Glasgow Independent · Alternative School | 06–12 | 64 | 64:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Glasgow
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavel Barren County · Virtual · Alternative School | 01–12 | 227 | 37.8:1 | |
| Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow Glasgow Independent · Career and Technical School | UG–UG | 0 | — | |
| Glasgow Preschool Academy Glasgow Independent | PK–PK | 179 | 37.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.7%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Glasgow schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,783 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Glasgow
How many public schools are in Glasgow, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Glasgow: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 6,783 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Glasgow?
Schools with an address in Glasgow belong to 3 education agencies, led by Barren County (9 schools), Glasgow Independent (8 schools), Kentucky Tech System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Glasgow?
Barren County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Glasgow, with 1,220 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Glasgow?
No school with an address in Glasgow 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 Glasgow schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Glasgow public schools is 15.5:1, 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 Glasgow 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