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Bourbon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,557 students in Bourbon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bourbon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,557 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bourbon County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
75%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,196 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,010
$14,269
Spending / Student
$13,196
$14,008
Best Bourbon County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2106
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bourbon County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3341 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bourbon Central Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
367 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2195
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
North Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 College Street
North Middletown, KY 40357
(859) 987-2052
North Middletown, KY 40357
(859) 987-2052
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
369 Bethlehem Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2183
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2183
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bourbon County School District?
Bourbon County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,557 students.
What is the rank of Bourbon County School District?
Bourbon County School District is ranked #134 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County School District?
75% of Bourbon County School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bourbon County School District?
Bourbon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bourbon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,196 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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