How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ballard County | Livingston County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Barlow, Kentucky | Smithland, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 1,052 | 1,074 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ballard County | Livingston County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,101 | $16,842 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.3% | 24.3% |
| State Revenue | 54.4% | 40.8% |
| Local Revenue | 30.3% | 34.9% |
Ballard County
Federal State Local
Livingston County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ballard County | Livingston County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 88.0% |
| African American | 3.0% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.7% | 57.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ballard County | Livingston County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 327.3:1 | 186.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | 31.6% |
School Types
Ballard County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Livingston County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.