Barbourville City School

685 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Barbourville City School, located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As an independent school district, it provides a tailored academic environment that spans from preschool through high school. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, prioritizing a personalized learning experience that focuses on student achievement, character development, and preparing graduates for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Barbourville City School is deeply integrated into the culture of Knox County. The school maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including competitive athletic programs and various student organizations that foster school spirit and community involvement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a supportive campus culture, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped to contribute positively to both the local region and the broader global community.

685

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barbourville City School
Demographic	Student Count
White	653
Hispanic	8
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
653 (95.3 %)
Black
14 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.2 %)
Two or More
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barbourville Independent
Phone:	(606)546-3129
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 70

Grade 9 52