| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County School District | Austin | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 5,224 | 11 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Caverna Independent School District | Cave City | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 647 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Barren County compares
Together they enroll 5,871 students across 14 schools. The largest is Barren County School District with 5,224 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Barren County, Kentucky
Barren County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barren County is Barren County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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