Bourbon County School District
School District · Paris, Kentucky
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Bourbon County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bourbon County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bourbon County High School
Paris · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bourbon County Middle School
Paris · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Middletown Elementary School
North Middletown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#154 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,989
+$3 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,616 students
Typical than Kentucky median
The short answer
Bourbon County ranks #154 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Bourbon County's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bourbon County High School (5.9/10), Bourbon County Middle School (4.4/10), and North Middletown Elementary School (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bourbon County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bourbon County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bourbon County Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 3 | North Middletown Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Cane Ridge Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bourbon Central Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bourbon County
Bourbon County is a Paris, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,616 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $13,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Bourbon County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bourbon County High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bourbon County students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bourbon County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bourbon County with test data.
Schools in Bourbon County
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Paris
- Total Enrollment
- 2,616
- Teachers (FTE)
- 156
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bourbon County?
The average composite rating for Bourbon County is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County spends $13,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bourbon County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bourbon County is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County High School is the highest-rated school in Bourbon County with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bourbon County?
Across schools in Bourbon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bourbon County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Bourbon County has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
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Compare Bourbon County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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