- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210054000098
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bourbon County High School held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210054000098 · Paris, KY High · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 17:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bourbon County Middle School (555 students)
Bourbon County High School held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bourbon County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bourbon County High School
764 students
- Bourbon County
Bourbon County Middle School
555 students
- Bourbon Centra
Bourbon Central Elementary School
459 students
- Cane Ridge Ele
Cane Ridge Elementary School
453 students
- Bourbon County 198
Bourbon County Preschool Headstart
198 students
- North Middleto 128
North Middletown Elementary School
128 students
What this shows Bourbon County High School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bourbon County High School compares
Bourbon County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Bourbon County reports $13,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~764 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.