KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | 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.
School | # of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
---|---|---|---|
Barren County Middle School | 354 | 50.7% | 698 |
Glasgow Middle School | 214 | 36.3% | 589 |
Caverna Middle School | 63 | 42.9% | 147 |
BAVEL | 27 | 9.8% | 275 |
College Street Campus | 15 | 17.4% | 86 |
Success Academy | 3 | 2.1% | 142 |
Happy Valley Learning Center | 3 | 5.6% | 54 |
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