Proficient in Reading:
Elementary 29%; Middle 32%; High 30%
Distinguished in Reading:
Elementary 15%; Middle 19%; High 14%
Proficient in Math:
Elementary 33%; Middle 38%; High 33%
Distinguished in Math:
Elementary 8%; Middle 11%; High 11%
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Why Barren County?

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Finding Your Fit

Discover how Barren County School district helps students thrive by finding the perfect fit for their goals, passions, and potential

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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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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

Advanced learning from K-12 with magnet programs and 27 dual-credit & AP courses preparing students for success (click for more info related to KRS 158.6453(21))

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Safety

School resource officers on every campus

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Afterschool Programs

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

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Life-Ready Grads

Students can earn college credit, work ethic certifications, and recognition as college and career ready, preparing them for success beyond high school.

Tax Rate Information

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The Barren County Board of Education is proposing a general fund tax levy of 62.6 cents on real property and 67.4 cents
on personal property. The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2026 was 62.6 cents on real property and 67.4 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $13,588,777. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 62.6 cents on real property and 67.4 cents on personal property is expected to produce $15,093,045. Of this amount, $1,891,630 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2027 is 60.2 cents on real property and 67.3 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $14,570,576. The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue of $1,504,268 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Cost of collections, $41,367; building fund, $100,000; instruction, $1,000,000; transportation, $200,000; and maintenance of plant, $162,901. This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. The proposed tax rate is not subject to recall under KRS 132.017. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.