Public schools in Paris, KY
9 open public schools with an address in Paris, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,288
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Paris public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Paris, KY: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,288 students, an average of 365 per school. The largest campus is Bourbon County High School (764 students), and the largest elementary school is Bourbon Central Elementary School (459).
Bourbon County operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Paris campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Paris
Elementary schools in Paris
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Central Elementary School Bourbon County | KG–05 | 459 | 14.5:1 | |
| Cane Ridge Elementary School Bourbon County | KG–05 | 453 | 14.3:1 | |
| Paris Elementary School Paris Independent | KG–05 | 346 | 18.3:1 |
Middle schools in Paris
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County Middle School Bourbon County | 06–08 | 555 | 15.9:1 | |
| Paris Middle School Paris Independent | 06–08 | 180 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Paris
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County High School Bourbon County | 09–12 | 764 | 16.7:1 | |
| Paris High School Paris Independent | 09–12 | 267 | 17.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Paris
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon County Preschool Headstart Bourbon County | PK–PK | 198 | 22:1 | |
| Paris Preschool Center Paris Independent | PK–PK | 66 | 22:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Paris schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,288 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Paris
How many public schools are in Paris, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Paris: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,288 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Paris?
Schools with an address in Paris belong to 2 education agencies, led by Bourbon County (5 schools), Paris Independent (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Paris?
Bourbon County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Paris, with 764 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Paris?
No school with an address in Paris is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Paris schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Paris public schools is 17.1:1, higher than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Paris guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities