Paris Independent

The Paris Independent school district in Kentucky consists of three schools: Paris Elementary School, Paris High School, and Paris Middle School. Unfortunately, the data indicates that all three schools are performing well below the state average on various academic metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.

Across the board, the Paris schools have low performance rankings, with Paris Elementary School ranked 588 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, Paris High School ranked 238 out of 290 Kentucky high schools, and Paris Middle School ranked 297 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools. The proficiency rates on standardized tests are significantly lower than the state averages, with the highest being 35% proficient in 10th grade reading at Paris High School.

The data also reveals that the Paris Independent school district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 74.66% at Paris High School to 82.88% at Paris Middle School. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, the schools are still struggling to improve their academic performance, indicating a need for more targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues.