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#1079 of 1,284 schools in KY

Bracken County High School

High School · Bracken County · Brooksville, KY

A high school in Brooksville, KY where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 West Miami St, Brooksville, KY 41004

  • Math 33% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$14,405
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Bracken County High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bracken County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low154/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooksville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,944

Median home value

$108,100

Median rent

$776/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

25.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
9.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bracken County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bracken County High School is listed in Bracken County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bracken County High School

Bracken County High School is a public high school in Brooksville, KY, part of Bracken County, serving approximately 386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bracken County High School

What grades does Bracken County High School serve?

Bracken County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bracken County High School?

Bracken County High School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bracken County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bracken County High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bracken County High School rank in KY?

Bracken County High School ranks #1,079 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Bracken County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bracken County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bracken County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bracken County High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bracken County High School a charter school?

No, Bracken County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bracken County High School a Title I school?

No, Bracken County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bracken County High School?

57.5% of students at Bracken County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bracken County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 41004)
4,105
Area average commute
35.1 min
Area median age
41.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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