Bourbon County High School is a public high school in Paris, Kentucky. It is in the Bourbon County Schools system.
Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Bourbon County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourbon County High School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bourbon County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourbon County High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#714 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
74%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourbon County High School's ranking?
Bourbon County High School is ranked #714 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bourbon County High School often compared to?
Bourbon County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paris High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bourbon County High School?
The graduation rate of Bourbon County High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bourbon County High School?
796 students attend Bourbon County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bourbon County High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bourbon County High School?
Bourbon County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bourbon County High School offer ?
Bourbon County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bourbon County High School part of?
Bourbon County High School is part of Bourbon County School District.
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