Schools in Nelson County, Kentucky (2025)
10 schools · 4,125 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 474.
Ranked schools in Nelson County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 164Boston SchoolBoston · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 251 students
- 263Coxs Creek Elementary SchoolCoxs Creek · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 355Bloomfield Middle SchoolBloomfield · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 296 students
- 450Thomas Nelson High SchoolBardstown · Public High47% Math proficiency · 629 students
- 545Old Kentucky Home Middle SchoolBardstown · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 644Nelson County High SchoolBardstown · Public High38% Math proficiency · 756 students
- 744Bloomfield Elementary SchoolBloomfield · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 225 students
- 841Foster Heights Elementary SchoolBardstown · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 588 students
- 941The New Haven SchoolNew Haven · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 162 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston School Boston · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 64.2 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 2 | Coxs Creek Elementary School Coxs Creek · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 3 | Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.2 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 296 |
| 4 | Thomas Nelson High School Bardstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 629 |
| 5 | Old Kentucky Home Middle School Bardstown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 6 | Nelson County High School Bardstown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 756 |
| 7 | Bloomfield Elementary School Bloomfield · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 225 |
| 8 | Foster Heights Elementary School Bardstown · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 588 |
| 9 | The New Haven School New Haven · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 41.1 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 162 |
Other schools in Nelson County
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Nelson County?
Boston School is the highest-ranked school in Nelson County with a Success Index (US) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Nelson County?
Nelson County has 10 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 other) educating 4,125 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Nelson County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Nelson County is 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.