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679 eighth grade students in Barren County schools in 2022-23 school year

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KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

There were 679 eighth grade students enrolled in Barren County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.7% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Barren County Middle School welcomed most of the eighth grade students in the county, registering 354 students.

Within Barren County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in fifth grade.

Statewide, Barren County ranked 18th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 18th the year before.

Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.

Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.

Barren County Enrollment by Grade - Yearly Comparison
PreschoolKindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 1201002003004005006007008002022-23 school year2021-22 school year

Eighth Grade Enrollment in Barren County Schools for 2022-23 School Year
School# of 8th Grade Students Enrolled% of Student BodyTotal Enrollment
Barren County Middle School35450.7%698
Glasgow Middle School21436.3%589
Caverna Middle School6342.9%147
BAVEL279.8%275
College Street Campus1517.4%86
Success Academy32.1%142
Happy Valley Learning Center35.6%54

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