District Overview
Located at 600 Trojan Way in Glasgow, Kentucky, Barren County Schools is a fully operational public school district serving a distant town setting within the greater Glasgow area. Spanning 11 operational campuses, the district provides a continuous academic journey for over 4,900 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student body is evenly balanced between male and female learners, reflecting a dynamic local community that benefits from comprehensive early childhood programs, foundational elementary instruction, and robust secondary pathways designed to prepare students for college and career success.

Behind the district's daily operations is a well-resourced workforce composed of nearly 1,550 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic quality and student well-being. This dedicated workforce includes a strong instructional core of over 630 classroom teachers and nearly 90 instructional aides, complemented by a substantial support network of more than 800 staff professionals. For parents evaluating educational options and researchers analyzing mid-sized public school districts in Kentucky, Barren County Schools stands as a prominent, community-focused system committed to serving learners at every stage of their educational development.
11
Total Schools
4,908
Total Students
634.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barren County
Demographic Student Count
White4,367
Hispanic275
Black72
Asian21
Two or More167
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    4,367 (89.0%)
  • Hispanic
    275 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    167 (3.4%)
  • Black
    72 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    21 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Barren County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:11
Students:4,908*
Teachers (FTE):634.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in Barren County
Found 11 Schools