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Barren County

Kentucky · Public School District
11
Schools
5,224
Students
$15,161
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
55.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Barren County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 5,224 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,161 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Barren County Middle School07–08652
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barren County High School09–121,389
College Street Campus06–1246
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BAVELKG–12239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,161Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
24%
State
52.4%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal
23.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (24%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,224
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barren County?
Barren County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,224 students.
What is the graduation rate for Barren County?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Barren County spend per student?
Barren County spends $15,161 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Barren County?
55% of students in Barren County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Barren County?
No, Barren County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Barren County serve?
Barren County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Barren County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Barren County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.