Thomas Nelson High School is a public high school located in an unincorporated area of Nelson County, Kentucky that has a Bardstown mailing address.
Serving 643 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Nelson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Nelson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thomas Nelson High School's student population of 643 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
White, Grey, Navy Blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
30
School Motto
Go forth and spread beauty & light.
School Mascot
Generals
School Rankings
Thomas Nelson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Nelson High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Generals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Nelson High School's ranking?
Thomas Nelson High School is ranked #823 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Thomas Nelson High School often compared to?
Thomas Nelson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nelson County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Nelson High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas Nelson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thomas Nelson High School?
643 students attend Thomas Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Thomas Nelson High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Nelson High School?
Thomas Nelson High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Nelson High School offer ?
Thomas Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Nelson High School part of?
Thomas Nelson High School is part of Nelson County School District.
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