- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Bourbon County Middle School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210054000099 · Paris, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bourbon County High School (764 students)
Bourbon County Middle School shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bourbon County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bourbon County
Bourbon County High School
764 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bourbon County Middle School compares
Bourbon County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~555 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.