Bourbon County Middle School

Bourbon County
3339 Lexington Road
Paris, KY 40361
593 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bourbon County Middle School, located in Paris, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bourbon County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, catering to the unique social and emotional needs of students in their middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while emphasizing the importance of community and local identity.

Beyond the classroom, Bourbon County Middle School prioritizes a holistic educational experience through various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and teamwork, helping to build a supportive school culture. Situated on Lexington Road, the school maintains a strong connection to the surrounding Bourbon County community, striving to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and lifelong learners within their region.
593
Total Students
37.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    431 (72.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    126 (21.2 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bourbon County
Phone: (859)987-2189
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 316
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 194
Grade 7 193
Grade 8 206
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Paris Middle School
Paris Independent
146 Students
304 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361 (1.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th