Best Schools in Bourbon County, KY
Bourbon County, KY has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,495 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Bourbon County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bourbon County, KY
The top high schools in Bourbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bourbon County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourbon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 790 Students
2. Paris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bourbon County, KY
The top middle schools in Bourbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bourbon County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourbon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. Paris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bourbon County, KY
The top elementary schools in Bourbon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Middletown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourbon County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 145 Students
2. Bourbon Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourbon County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
3. Cane Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourbon County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students
4. Paris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paris Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
5. St Mary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bourbon County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bourbon County, KY has a total population of 20,252 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bourbon County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bourbon County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bourbon County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bourbon County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bourbon County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bourbon County, KY
How many schools are in Bourbon County, KY?
Bourbon County, KY has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,495 students in total.
How do schools in Bourbon County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Bourbon County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Bourbon County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bourbon County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bourbon County
2 places in Bourbon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Paris (8)
- North Middletown (1)
School districts (2)
- Bourbon County (6 schools)
- Paris Independent (4 schools)