Nelson County High School

Nelson County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1070 Bloomfield Rd,  Bardstown, KY
Nelson County Public Schools
3.4
3.6
783 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tanya Jury
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
43.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.5%
Female
44.5%
White
91.7%
Hispanic
3.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Kentucky 153 Students
University of Louisville 137 Students
Western Kentucky University 102 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 100 Students
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College 55 Students
Campbellsville University 54 Students
Murray State University 47 Students
Bellarmine University 46 Students
Morehead State University 40 Students
Spalding University 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 36 Students
Biology 34 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Business 23 Students
Veterinary Sciences 18 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 200 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/11/2025
I would like to see more diverse sports. The best part of my school is the freedom of classes. I also enjoy being able to do Dual credit classes.
4.0 Senior
8/4/2024
Nelson County High School builds a strong student community through school-hosted events, athletics, and clubs.
3.0 Senior
5/25/2024
The best part about Nelson county highschool would be there PBE program. Where you are able to leave school early and go work. Worst part about Nelson county highschool would be the environment and relationships between students. One thing I would like to see change is the dress code as I feel like it's not necessary for a public school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/28/2015
The superintendent is in way over his head. He consistently every year keeps turning over administrators. Several of our highly tenured teachers are leaving for other school districts because of low morale in the schools. It's time for a new superintendent.
2.0 parent
4/20/2013
My student is getting a good education and the principal truly cares about their academic success. The Central Office is the weakness of the district. There is no consistency and the superintendent keeps letting the principals go. My senior this year has had two principals and they are not bringing...
3.0 parent
6/10/2010
our family just moved here from Elizabethtown.We have a daughter that attended central hardin high,she went there for two years and loved it. I hope she will feel the same about helson county high! and about the dress code ,can someone fill me in on this?she didnt have a dress code at central. dont...
5.0 student
8/21/2009

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Nelson County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bardstown, KY and is served by the Nelson County Public Schools in Kentucky. The school has a total enrollment of 783 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Nelson County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bardstown High School, Bardstown Alternative School, Our Lady of the Rosary, and more. Learn more about what Bardstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nelson County High School.

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