How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Barren County | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Glasgow, Kentucky | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 5,224 | 41,422 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 73 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Barren County | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,161 | $17,525 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.8% | 14.7% |
| State Revenue | 52.4% | 35.5% |
| Local Revenue | 23.8% | 49.8% |
Barren County
Federal State Local
Fayette County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Barren County | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.7% | 41.5% |
| African American | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.2% | 51.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Barren County | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 125 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 329.3:1 | 435:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.7% | 29.7% |
School Types
Barren County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fayette County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.