For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 713 students in Bourbon County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bourbon County, KY are Bourbon County Middle School and Paris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bourbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1113 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bourbon County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bourbon County, KY include Bourbon County Middle School and Paris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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