Barbourville City School

140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Barbourville City School ranks in the top 30% 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 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barbourville City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Barbourville City School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Barbourville City School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbourville City School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#328 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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29%
30%
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52%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
95%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥90%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Barbourville City School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbourville City School's ranking?
Barbourville City School is ranked #328 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbourville City School?
The graduation rate of Barbourville City School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barbourville City School?
668 students attend Barbourville City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Barbourville City School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbourville City School?
Barbourville City School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barbourville City School offer ?
Barbourville City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbourville City School part of?
Barbourville City School is part of Barbourville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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