Top Rankings
Barbourville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Barbourville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barbourville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
95%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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 #28 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), 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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