Burgin Independent School District

140 Burgin/danville Rd
Burgin, KY 40310
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 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
1,548 Schools
# Students
525 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
42,813 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.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#12 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
53%
38%
55%
45%
15-19%
22%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
(2022-23)
14.9%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $12,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,381 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,771
$14,269
Spending / Student
$16,381
$14,008

Best Burgin Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgin Independent School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
440 E Main St
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 $16,381 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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