Enrollment
764
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, KY
Bourbon County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bourbon County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210054000098
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bourbon County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bourbon County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon County High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Bourbon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210054000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bourbon County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bourbon County High School
Bourbon County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 764 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 368 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 764 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Paris's high schools, it stands alongside Paris High School (267 students): Bourbon County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 19.1:1).
Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County Middle School (555 students) and Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students) alongside Bourbon County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bourbon County High School compares
Bourbon County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Bourbon County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbon County, which includes Bourbon County High School.
$12,882
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bourbon County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbon Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Preschool Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middletown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bourbon County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Paris
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~764 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bourbon County High School
How many students attend Bourbon County High School?
Bourbon County High School has 764 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County High School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bourbon County High School?
50.8% of students at Bourbon County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bourbon County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bourbon County High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Paris, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bourbon County High School?
Bourbon County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bourbon County High School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon County High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Bourbon County High School a good school?
Bourbon County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bourbon County?
Besides Bourbon County High School, Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County Middle School (555 students), Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students), and Cane Ridge Elementary School (453 students). See the Bourbon County district page for the complete list.
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