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Boone County

Kentucky · Public School District
27
Schools
20,200
Students
$14,519
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
39.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
96.5%
Graduation Rate
+10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Boone County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 20,200 students across 27 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,519 is near the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ballyshannon Middle School06–08633
Camp Ernst Middle School06–08723
Conner Middle School06–08896
Gray Middle School06–081,029
Ockerman Middle School06–08653
Rector A. Jones Middle School06–08679
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACCEL Academy06–12181
Boone County High School09–121,279
Conner High School09–121,443
Larry A. Ryle High School09–122,013
Randall K. Cooper High School09–121,462
RISE Academy06–1274
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,519Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
51%
State
38.1%
Local (property tax)
51.4%
Federal
10.5%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
20,200
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.5%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.5% graduation rate — 10.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boone County?
Boone County has 27 public schools, serving a total of 20,200 students.
What is the graduation rate for Boone County?
The graduation rate is 96.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Boone County spend per student?
Boone County spends $14,519 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Boone County?
40% of students in Boone County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Boone County?
No, Boone County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Boone County serve?
Boone County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Boone County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Boone County is 36/100. 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.