For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,027 students in Bourbon County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KY are Bourbon County High School and Paris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Bourbon County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bourbon County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bourbon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bourbon County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3341 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2185
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Paris High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2168
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1113 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Bourbon County, KY include Bourbon County High School and Paris High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public high schools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bourbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bourbon County include: Paris High School vs. Bourbon County High School, Bourbon County High School vs. Paris High School
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