For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 713 students in Bourbon County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bourbon County, KY are Bourbon County Middle School and Paris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbon County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Bourbon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bourbon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bourbon County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Paris, KY 40361
(859) 987-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Bourbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1113 Main St
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405
Millersburg, KY 40348
(859) 484-3405
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bourbon County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bourbon County, KY include Bourbon County Middle School and Paris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bourbon County?
2 public middle schools are located in Bourbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbon County?
Bourbon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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