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Nelson County High School

Nelson County High School is a public high school in Bardstown, KY, serving grades 9–12, rated B, with 756 students and a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 45% in Reading, 40% in Writing and 38% in Math.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
756
Students per teacher
16.2:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading45%
Writing40%
Math38%
Editing and Mechanics34%
Social Studies32%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
9
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White89%
Hispanic6%
Two or more races3%
Black2%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-0.9%
Prior-year enrollment
763

Homes assigned to this school

8,012 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Nelson County High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1070 Bloomfield Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone
(502) 349-7010
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210441001096

School district

Nelson County School District

District rating
B-
Schools
13
Students
4,227
Spending per student
$13,598
Teachers (FTE)
277
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Nelson County High School

How is Nelson County High School rated?

Nelson County High School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Nelson County School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Nelson County High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Nelson County High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 45% in Reading, 40% in Writing, 38% in Math, 34% in Editing and Mechanics and 32% in Social Studies.

What grades does Nelson County High School serve?

Nelson County High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Nelson County High School?

756 students attend Nelson County High School, down from 763 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Nelson County High School?

TopHap matches 8,012 residential properties to Nelson County High School in and around Bardstown. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Nelson County High School offer?

Nelson County High School offers 9 AP courses.