Ballard County Elementary School vs Ballard Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 244 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard County Elementary School
Barlow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Ballard Memorial High School
Barlow · Public high · Grades 9–12
276 students
| Measure | Ballard County Elementary School Barlow, Kentucky | Ballard Memorial High School Barlow, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 707 | #27 of 214 |
| National rank | #28526 of 50,301 | #7019 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Barlow | Barlow |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 45.1).
- •Ballard Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ballard Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Ballard Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 60.6%).
- •Ballard Memorial High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.4).
- •Ballard County Elementary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard County Elementary School better than Ballard Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Memorial High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 45.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard Memorial High School?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Barlow and Barlow in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard County Elementary School: 444. Ballard Memorial High School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard County Elementary School and Ballard Memorial High School rank in Kentucky?
Ballard County Elementary School is 481st of 707 and Ballard Memorial High School is 27th of 214 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).