- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glasgow, KY
Barren County High School
Federal NCES profile for Barren County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210030000048
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barren County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barren County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barren County High School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Barren County High School shrank from 1,389 students in 2022-23 to 1,301 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 210030000048 · Glasgow, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,220 enr · 14.5:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Cross Elementary School (679 students)
Barren County High School shrank from 1,389 students in 2022-23 to 1,301 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 84.8 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Barren County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Barren County High School
1,220 students
- Red Cross Elem
Red Cross Elementary School
679 students
- Barren County
Barren County Middle School
649 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson Elementary
537 students
- Eastern Elemen 347
Eastern Elementary School
347 students
- Austin Tracy E 346
Austin Tracy Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Barren County High School reports 1,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barren County High School compares
Barren County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,220
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
284
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Barren County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barren County reports $13,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barren County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cross Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barren County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Tracy Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barren County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Glasgow
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barren County High School
How many students attend Barren County High School?
Barren County High School has 1,220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,389 (2022-23) → 1,301 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barren County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barren County High School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barren County High School?
47.4% of students at Barren County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barren County High School?
The largest demographic group at Barren County High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barren County High School?
Barren County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barren County High School rank among public schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barren County High School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glasgow on the city page.
What other schools are in Barren County?
Besides Barren County High School, Barren County also operates Red Cross Elementary School (679 students), Barren County Middle School (649 students), and North Jackson Elementary (537 students). See the Barren County district page for the complete list.