Barbourville City School
Tel:
(606)546-3129
- Barbourville City School serves 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Barbourville City School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Barbourville City School's student population of 718 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 |
| Total Students | 718 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barbourville City School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barbourville City School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #606 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barbourville Independent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barbourville City School is Knox Central High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Knox County Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jesse D Lay Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barbourville Knox Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 849 students
0.1 miles
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-9253 0.1 9-12 849 - Barbourville Knox County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 472 students
0.2 miles
311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)545-5267 0.2 7-8 472 - Barbourville Knox County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.3 miles
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-5320 0.3 n/a n/a - Barbourville Knox County Learning Academy Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 48 students
0.3 miles
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)545-5410 0.3 7-12 48 - Barbourville Jesse D Lay Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
0.6 miles
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-6524 0.6 PK-6 379
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