How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bardstown Independent | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bardstown, Kentucky | Harrodsburg, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 2,716 | 2,723 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bardstown Independent | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,648 | $13,648 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.4% | 15.8% |
| State Revenue | 53.3% | 52.8% |
| Local Revenue | 28.3% | 31.5% |
Bardstown Independent
Federal State Local
Mercer County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bardstown Independent | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.4% | 77.4% |
| African American | 11.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 16.1% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.1% | 56.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bardstown Independent | Mercer County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 507.8:1 | 473.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 33.9% |
School Types
Bardstown Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Mercer County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.