| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Independent School District | Glasgow | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 2,490 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Barren County School District | Austin | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 5,224 | 11 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Caverna Independent School District | Cave City | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 647 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Barren County compares
Together they enroll 8,361 students across 21 schools. The largest is Barren County School District with 5,224 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Barren County, Kentucky
Barren County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barren County is Glasgow Independent School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Barren County, KY?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Barren County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Barren County, KY?
Of the districts serving Barren County, Glasgow Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 66th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.