Top Rankings
Glasgow Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,500 students in Glasgow Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Glasgow Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
2,500 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Glasgow Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.46
# American Indian Students
8 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
10%
# Black Students
193 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
8%
11%
# White Students
1,489 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
60%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
292 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
172
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
168
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,067 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,861
$14,224
Spending / Student
$12,067
$13,964
Best Glasgow Independent School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
South Green Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 James T Rogers Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3806
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 Scottie Drive
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 659-0432
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #44.
Glasgow High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #55.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Scottie Dr
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Columbia Ave
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-8801
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical - Glasgow
Vocational School
129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-5673
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glasgow Independent School District?
Glasgow Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,500 students.
What is the rank of Glasgow Independent School District?
Glasgow Independent School District is ranked #73 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glasgow Independent School District?
60% of Glasgow Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glasgow Independent School District?
Glasgow Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Glasgow Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,067 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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