Barren County School District, Kentucky

Barren County School District is a unified school district in Barren County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 27,772 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 466 sq mi (1,207 km²) of land.

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Barren County School District in Kentucky
Allen County School DistrictCaverna Independent School DistrictGlasgow Independent School DistrictWarren County School District
Barren County School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
27,772 ± 695
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Barren County
Land area
466 sq mi (1,207 km²)
Median household income
$62,865 ± $7,329
Median home value
$188,200 ± $10,283
Water area
12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2100300
Coordinates (central point)
36.962805, -85.932108

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Barren County School District, largest first

  1. Park City (city)670 people
  2. Hiseville (CDP)99 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Glasgow Independent School District2.4 mi north
  2. Caverna Independent School District13 mi north
  3. Metcalfe County School District17 mi east
  4. Allen County School District21 mi southwest
  5. Monroe County School District21 mi southeast
  6. Hart County School District24 mi north
  7. Edmonson County School District24 mi northwest
  8. Warren County School District25 mi west

These share a boundary with Barren County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Barren County School District before you rely on it.

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