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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 is 1 public preschool serving 66 students in Paris Independent School District.
Public Preschools in Paris Independent School District have a diversity score of 0.69, which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 0.43.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
543 Schools
# Students
859 Students
222,797 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
15,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 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. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
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
0.43
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
19%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
51%
75%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
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. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$14 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,935
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,756
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Paris Independent School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1481 S. Main St.
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2166
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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