| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Independent School District | Bardstown | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 2,716 | 6 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Nelson County School District | Bardstown | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 4,511 | 12 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Nelson County compares
Together they enroll 7,227 students across 18 schools. The largest is Nelson County School District with 4,511 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County has 2 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nelson County is Bardstown Independent School District (6/10). 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 Nelson County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Nelson 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 Nelson County, KY?
Of the districts serving Nelson County, Bardstown Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 53rd 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.