Thomas Nelson High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bardstown, Kentucky 40004 · Nelson County
#42 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#8375 of 16,910 nationally
About Thomas Nelson High School
Thomas Nelson High School is a public high located in Bardstown, in the Nelson County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 629 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 42nd of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 629.
There are 10 schools in Bardstown; Thomas Nelson High School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.7
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 Thomas Nelson High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Nelson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bardstown Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
847 students · 3.3 km away
Bardstown Primary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–1
434 students · 3.9 km away
Bardstown Early Childhood Center
Bardstown · Public other · Grades PK–PK
263 students · 4.0 km away
Bardstown Middle School
Bardstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 4.7 km away
Bardstown High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students · 4.9 km away
Nelson County Early Learning Center
Bardstown · Public other · Grades PK–PK
150 students · 5.3 km away
Coxs Creek Elementary School
Coxs Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 5.8 km away
Foster Heights Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 5.9 km away
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Bardstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
594 students · 7.1 km away
Nelson County High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Casey County High School
Liberty · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students
Bell County High School
Pineville · Public high · Grades 9–12
622 students
Union County High School
Morganfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
Estill County High School
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
643 students
Russell High School
Russell · Public high · Grades 9–12
615 students
Hart County High School
Munfordville · Public high · Grades 9–12
645 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Nelson High School a good school?
Thomas Nelson High School has a Success Index (US) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #42 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 Thomas Nelson High School rank in Kentucky?
Thomas Nelson High School ranks #42 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #8375 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Nelson High School?
Thomas Nelson High School had 629 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Nelson High School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Nelson High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Nelson High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Nelson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.