Top Rankings
Barbourville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 668 students in Barbourville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Barbourville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,534 Schools
# Students
668 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Barbourville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
633 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
54
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,849 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,819
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,849
$14,055
Best Barbourville Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 668 students.
What is the rank of Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District is ranked #38 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barbourville Independent School District?
95% of Barbourville Independent School District 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 Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Barbourville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,849 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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