Ballard County Middle School

Ballard County
3561 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
215 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ballard County Middle School, located in Barlow, Kentucky, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for students in the Ballard County School District. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing local resources and a dedicated staff to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible participants in their community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Ballard County Middle School prioritizes a well-rounded student experience through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and enrichment programs. By focusing on the unique needs of early adolescents, the school strives to instill a culture of excellence and character development. The institution serves as a central hub for the Barlow area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable and quality education for all students within its rural Kentucky setting.
215
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (91.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (6.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ballard County
Phone: (270)665-8400
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 69
Gender Ratio