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4.5 avg / 10

Paris Independent School District

School District · Paris, Kentucky

Students: 805
Teachers (FTE): 51
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,541

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

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Evaluating Paris Independent?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paris Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Paris High School

5.6/10

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

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Paris Middle School

4.8/10

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

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Paris Elementary School

4.1/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#153 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.7

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,541

+$1,555 vs Kentucky median

District size

805 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Paris Independent ranks #153 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Paris Independent's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paris High School (5.6/10), Paris Middle School (4.8/10), and Paris Elementary School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Paris Independent

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Paris High School 5.6 / 10
2 Paris Middle School 4.8 / 10
3 Paris Elementary School 4.1 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Paris Independent

Paris Independent is a Paris, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 805 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $15,541 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.5/10, Paris Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Paris High School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.

In standardized testing, Paris Independent students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.3%
School
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ELA Proficiency 40.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Paris Independent with test data.

Schools in Paris Independent

4 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Paris
Total Enrollment
805
Teachers (FTE)
51
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Paris Independent?

Paris Independent has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Paris Independent?

The average composite rating for Paris Independent is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paris Independent?

Paris Independent spends $15,541 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Paris Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Paris Independent is 15.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Paris Independent?

Paris High School is the highest-rated school in Paris Independent with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What are the test scores in Paris Independent?

Across schools in Paris Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Paris Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Paris Independent has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 4 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
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
29.3%
ELA Proficiency
40.3%

Resources

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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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