Barren County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,224 students in Barren County 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 Barren County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Barren County 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 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
87 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
4,640 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
357
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
371
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
405
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
377
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
384
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
329
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
414
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
391
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
393
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,086 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,690 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Barren County School District?
Barren County School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,224 students.
What is the rank of Barren County School District?
Barren County School District is ranked #48 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barren County School District?
89% of Barren County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barren County School District?
Barren County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Barren County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,690 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
