Enrollment
1,220
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210030000048
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barren County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barren County High School
Barren County High School is a large high school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 1,220 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,220 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 380 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,220 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Glasgow's high schools, it stands alongside Glasgow High School (608 students): Barren County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Barren County also operates Red Cross Elementary School (679 students) and Barren County Middle School (649 students) alongside Barren County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barren County High School compares
Barren County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barren County, which includes Barren County High School.
$12,517
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 23.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Barren County High School a good school?
Barren County High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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