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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 10% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Thomas Nelson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 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.
Thomas Nelson High School is ranked #944 out of 1,267 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?
25-29% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Nelson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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