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6.9 avg / 10

Barbourville Independent School District

School District · Barbourville, Kentucky

Students: 732
Teachers (FTE): 40

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

2

1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,723

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.3:1

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Barbourville City School

6.9/10

Barbourville · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$11,723

$2,263 vs Kentucky median

District size

732 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

Top-Rated Schools in Barbourville Independent

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Barbourville City School 6.9 / 10

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Barbourville Independent

Barbourville Independent is a Barbourville, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 732 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $11,723 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Barbourville Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Barbourville City School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Barbourville Independent students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.3%.

The district includes 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Barbourville Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.3%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Barbourville Independent with test data.

Schools in Barbourville Independent

2 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Barbourville
Total Enrollment
732
Teachers (FTE)
40
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barbourville Independent?

Barbourville Independent has 2 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barbourville Independent?

The average composite rating for Barbourville Independent is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barbourville Independent?

Barbourville Independent spends $11,723 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barbourville Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barbourville Independent is 18.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barbourville Independent?

Barbourville City School is the highest-rated school in Barbourville Independent with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Barbourville Independent?

Across schools in Barbourville Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
45.5%
ELA Proficiency
58.3%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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