Nelson County

Located at 288 Wildcat Ln in Bardstown, Kentucky, the Nelson County school district serves as an open, regular public school system operating within the broader Louisville/Jefferson County metropolitan region. Situated in a distant town geographic setting, the district manages 13 operational schools that provide a complete continuum of education spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside adult education and ungraded programming. Families, community members, and researchers can reach the district's central administrative office by phone at (502) 349-7000 or explore additional resources on its official website at http://www.nelson.kyschools.us/.

The district serves a student body of 4,227 learners, consisting of 2,245 male students and 1,982 female students. The racial and ethnic composition of the student population includes 3,805 White students, 181 Hispanic students, 152 multiracial students, 59 Black students, 25 Asian students, 3 Pacific Islander students, and 2 American Indian students. To support instruction and institutional operations across its campuses, Nelson County maintains a full-time equivalent workforce of 1,330 staff members. This team features 554 full-time equivalent teachers, 92 instructional aides, and 684 support staff personnel, providing strong educational and administrative support across all grade levels.