Bullitt Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165 · Bullitt County
#174 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#13473 of 16,910 nationally
About Bullitt Central High School
Bullitt Central High School is a public high located in Shepherdsville, in the Bullitt County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,293 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 174th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,293.
There are 10 schools in Shepherdsville; Bullitt Central High School ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bullitt Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bullitt Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roby Elementary School
Shepherdsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 499 m away
Shepherdsville Elementary
Shepherdsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 2.0 km away
Bullitt Lick Middle School
Shepherdsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students · 2.0 km away
Cedar Grove Elementary
Shepherdsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 2.6 km away
Freedom Elementary School
Shepherdsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students · 5.7 km away
North Bullitt High School
Shepherdsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,178 students · 5.9 km away
Hebron Middle School
Shepherdsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 6.0 km away
Maryville Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students · 6.9 km away
Brooks Elementary School
Brooks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 7.3 km away
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Mount Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 8.1 km away
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1,304 students
West Jessamine High School
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1,272 students
Apollo High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bullitt Central High School a good school?
Bullitt Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 29.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #174 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bullitt Central High School rank in Kentucky?
Bullitt Central High School ranks #174 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #13473 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bullitt Central High School?
Bullitt Central High School had 1,293 students in 2025.
Is Bullitt Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Bullitt Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bullitt Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bullitt Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.