For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 221 students in Barlow, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in Barlow, KY is Ballard County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barlow, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Barlow have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barlow, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barlow, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barlow, KY include Ballard County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barlow?
1 public middle schools are located in Barlow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barlow?
Barlow public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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