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Proficient in Reading:
Elementary 30%; Middle 28%; High 31%
Distinguished in Reading:
Elementary 11%; Middle 18%; High 15%
Proficient in Math:
Elementary 31%; Middle 31%; High 28%
Distinguished in Math:
Elementary 8%; Middle 12%; High 11%
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Barren County Schools

Why Barren county?

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Student Enrollment

5115 students enrolled in our seven elementary schools, middle school, alternative school, and high school

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Mental Health

Eleven mental health counselors serving students throughout the district

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Rigorous Academics

Magnet programs at the middle school and high school - 27 dual-credit and AP Courses

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Safety

School resource officers on every campus

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Opportunities

36 career pathways offered through Barren County High School and the Barren County Area Technology and Vocational School

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Afterschool Programs

After-school programs on every campus through Barren Beyond the Bell

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Little Learners

Childcare centers throughout the district for children ages 1-5

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Life-Ready Grads

303 graduates qualified as college and career-ready in 2023 - 66% of students earned college credit in 2023 - 203 students earned work ethics certifications

Profile of a Trojan

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The mission of Barren County Schools is to ensure all students are life-ready upon graduation. The work of equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century is rooted in Profile of a Trojan, which provides a roadmap for students as they work to develop the attributes needed to succeed in life. The following core values are the foundation for Profile of a Trojan:

• Serving others through teamwork and collaboration
• Providing learning experiences that promote content mastery and critical thinking
• Demonstrating creativity and inventiveness in our work
• Taking ownership to find your path to success
• Being accountable to produce high-quality results
• Communicating in a peaceful and productive manner