How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Berea Independent | Nicholas County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Berea, Kentucky | Carlisle, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 1,086 | 1,119 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Berea Independent | Nicholas County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,169 | $12,359 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.4% | 20.5% |
| State Revenue | 56.7% | 63.5% |
| Local Revenue | 19.8% | 16.0% |
Berea Independent
Federal State Local
Nicholas County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Berea Independent | Nicholas County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.4% | 92.8% |
| African American | 3.2% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 1.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.6% | 59.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Berea Independent | Nicholas County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 364.7:1 | 567.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.4% | 28.3% |
School Types
Berea Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Nicholas County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.