Top Rankings
Burgin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 525 students in Burgin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Burgin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,541 Schools
# Students
525 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burgin Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.9%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,539 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,621
$17,532
Spending / Student
$14,539
$17,223
Best Burgin Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgin Independent School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 E Main St
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Burgin, KY 40310
(859) 748-5282
Gr: PK-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burgin Independent School District?
Burgin Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 525 students.
What is the rank of Burgin Independent School District?
Burgin Independent School District is ranked #12 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burgin Independent School District?
91% of Burgin Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burgin Independent School District?
Burgin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Burgin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,539 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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