Enrollment
555
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paris, KY
Bourbon County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bourbon County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210054000099
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bourbon County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bourbon County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon County Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Paris, KY.
School address
District: Bourbon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210054000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bourbon County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bourbon County Middle School
Bourbon County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Paris, Kentucky, enrolling 555 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 515 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% 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: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 555 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Paris's middle schools, it stands alongside Paris Middle School (180 students): Bourbon County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.4:1).
Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students) and Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students) alongside Bourbon County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Bourbon County Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Bourbon County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bourbon County, which includes Bourbon County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bourbon Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bourbon County Preschool Headstart | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middletown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bourbon County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 middle schools in Paris
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Bourbon County Middle School's federal record.
- Compare Bourbon County Middle School against another school. Compare schools
- Bourbon County's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Bourbon County Middle School
How many students attend Bourbon County Middle School?
Bourbon County Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paris, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon County Middle School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bourbon County Middle School?
58.7% of students at Bourbon County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bourbon County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bourbon County Middle School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Paris, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bourbon County Middle School?
Bourbon County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bourbon County Middle School rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon County Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Bourbon County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Middle School, Bourbon County also operates Bourbon County High School (764 students), Bourbon Central Elementary School (459 students), and Cane Ridge Elementary School (453 students). See the Bourbon County district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.