Top Rankings
Barbourville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 757 students in Barbourville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Barbourville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
757 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barbourville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,501 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,000
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,501
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Barbourville Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Gr: PK-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Barbourville Learning Center
Alternative School
140 School Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 757 students.
What is the rank of Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District is ranked #28 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), 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 Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 $11,501 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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