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Barbourville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 732 students in Barbourville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Barbourville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
732 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Barbourville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
19 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
695 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
55
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,698 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,813 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,698
$14,242
Spending / Student
$10,813
$13,981
Best Barbourville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barbourville Learning Center
Alternative School
140 School Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 732 students.
What is the rank of Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District is ranked #38 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barbourville Independent School District?
95% of Barbourville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barbourville Independent School District?
Barbourville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Barbourville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,813 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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