Bardstown High School vs Nelson County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bardstown High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students
Nelson County High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Bardstown High School Bardstown, Kentucky | Nelson County High School Bardstown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 214 | #72 of 214 |
| National rank | #11424 of 16,910 | #9885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 703 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| city | Bardstown | Bardstown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 38.1).
- •Nelson County High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Nelson County High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bardstown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 51.9%).
- •Nelson County High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Nelson County High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 703.
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 Bardstown High School better than Nelson County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson County High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 38.1 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 Bardstown High School and Nelson County High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bardstown and Bardstown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bardstown High School: 703. Nelson County High School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bardstown High School and Nelson County High School rank in Kentucky?
Bardstown High School is 123rd of 214 and Nelson County High School is 72nd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).