Middle Schools in Bourbon County

There is only one middle school located in Bourbon County, Kentucky - Bourbon County Middle School. This public school serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 593 students. However, the school's performance has been a concern, with its statewide ranking declining over the past 3 years and its SchoolDigger rating at just 1 out of 5 stars.

Bourbon County Middle School's student performance on state assessments is significantly below the Kentucky state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 6th-8th grade students scoring proficient or better in math ranged from 23-24%, compared to the state average of 37-42%. Similarly, the percentage of students scoring proficient or better in reading ranged from 29-34%, compared to the state average of 41-49%. This pattern of underperformance extends to other subjects as well.

The school faces challenges related to the economic disadvantage of its student population, with 62.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $12,190 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 to 1, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. These factors suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the root causes of its struggling performance and better support the learning needs of its students.