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Ballard County Middle School

3561 Paducah Rd, Barlow, KY 42024, United States

+1 (270) 665-8400

4.4

Overall Rating

Location

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Ballard County Middle School Overview

About This School

Ballard County Middle School is a public middle in Barlow, Kentucky, serving 202 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 55% in ELA and 33% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 13 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $51,135. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 90% White, 6% Two or More Races, 2% Black, and 1% Hispanic.

202

Total Students

Grade 6-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts55%

Mathematics33%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Ballard County

Students per Counselor

202:1

Ballard County Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

55%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 44%

33%

Mathematics

City Avg: 40%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.3:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

202

Students per Counselor

Ballard County Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$51,135

City Avg: $51,135

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor202:1

Ballard County Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.97%

Male

47.03%

Female

Total Enrollment: 202 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White89.6%

Hispanic1.49%

Asian0%

Black2.48%

Two or More Races6.44%

Native American0%

Ballard County Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Ballard County Middle School

Q: What is Ballard County Middle School?

A: Ballard County Middle School is a middle public located in Barlow.

Q: How many students attend Ballard County Middle School?

A: Ballard County Middle School has approximately 202 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard County Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ballard County Middle School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Ballard County Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ballard County Middle School - Barlow, KY

Quick Facts about Ballard County Middle School
School Name	Ballard County Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	3561 Paducah Rd, Barlow, KY 42024, Barlow, KY
County	Ballard County
Phone	+1 (270) 665-8400
Total Students	202
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	13
Rating	4.4/10
ELA Proficiency	55%
Math Proficiency	33%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard County Middle School

What is Ballard County Middle School?

Ballard County Middle School is a middle public located in Barlow.

How many students attend Ballard County Middle School?

Ballard County Middle School has approximately 202 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ballard County Middle School is 14:1.

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