Paris Independent School District
Top Rankings
Paris Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 712 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
712 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Paris Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.43
# American Indian Students
3 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
101 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
14%
11%
# White Students
381 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
54%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
55
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
-
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,641 is higher than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,412 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,641
$12,277
Spending / Student
$12,412
$13,046
Best Paris Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Paris Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
1481 S. Main St.
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District is ranked #162 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris Independent School District?
54% of Paris Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Paris Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,412 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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