For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 265 students in 42024, KY.
The top ranked public high school in 42024, KY is Ballard Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 42024 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42024, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 42024 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ballard Memorial High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42024, KY ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard Memorial High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ballard County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
11 Vocational School Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Barlow, KY 42024
(270) 665-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 42024, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 42024, KY include Ballard Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in 42024?
2 public high schools are located in 42024.
What is the racial composition of students in 42024?
42024 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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