For the 2026 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 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Barlow have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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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