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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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 526 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,085 Schools
# Students
859 Students
449,286 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
30,192 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.7%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,935 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,756 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,935
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,756
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Paris Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1481 S Main St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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