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Barbourville City School

140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
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Top 30%
Tel: (606) 546-3129
www.barbourvilleind.com
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Barbourville City School serves 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Barbourville City School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

School Overview

Barbourville City School's student population of 632 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Barbourville City School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Barbourville City School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Barbourville City School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
94%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.43
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barbourville City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Barbourville City School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Barbourville Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

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 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Barbourville City School?

632 students attend Barbourville City School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Barbourville City School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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