Is Bracken County High School a good school?

Bracken County High School ranks 141 st of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bracken County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Bracken County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bracken County High School?

Students at Bracken County High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Bracken County High School?

Bracken County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Taylor Elementary School Middle : Bracken County Middle School

Bracken County High School

Summary:

Bracken County High School is a public high school located in Brooksville, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school is part of the Bracken County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bracken County High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 105 out of 267 Kentucky high schools in 2020-2021 and 186 out of 276 in 2022-2023. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star out of 5 in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to 3 stars out of 5 in 2020-2021 and 2023-2024. Compared to nearby schools, Bracken County High School's ranking and rating are generally lower than Mason County High School (ranked 137 out of 290 in 2023-2024 with 3 stars) but higher than Pendleton County High School (ranked 194 out of 290 in 2023-2024 with 2 stars).

Bracken County High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on various state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages in subjects like English, Mathematics, Reading, and Social Studies. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 11th-grade students had proficiency rates of 37% in ACT English, 21% in ACT Mathematics, and 27% in ACT Reading, compared to the state averages of 44%, 30%, and 42%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.08% in 2020-2021 to 54.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools of Pendleton County High School (56.59%) and Mason County High School (57.31%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

350 W Miami St
Brooksville, KY 41004

(606) 735-3153

District: Bracken County

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,795

Feeder schools for Bracken County High School:

Elementary:	Taylor Elementary School
Middle:	Bracken County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.4%

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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bracken County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bracken County High School is $12,795.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bracken County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bracken County High School 141^st of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Bracken County High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Bracken County 83^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	16.48	200^th	217	7.8%
2008	45.59	117^th	217	46.1%
2009	31.54	161^st	217	25.8%
2010	64.70	61^st	223	72.6%
2011	43.65	133^rd	226	41.2%
2012	59.35	76^th	229	66.8%
2013	50.55	147^th	291	49.5%
2014	37.46	199^th	290	31.4%
2015	47.76	176^th	295	40.3%
2016	30.63	213^th	288	26.0%
2017	39.89	206^th	287	28.2%
2018	37.47	179^th	271	33.9%
2019	52.88	119^th	285	58.2%
2021	50.64	105^th	267	60.7%
2022	38.45	172^nd	271	36.5%
2023	33.29	186^th	276	32.6%
2024	50.00	141^st	290	51.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.27	187^th	226	17.3%
2024	35.40	106^th	168	36.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	22.11	205^th	232	11.6%
2019	50.29	134^th	254	47.2%
2021	86.14	9^th	234	96.2%
2022	50.07	119^th	266	55.3%
2023	22.24	223^rd	272	18.0%
2024	51.66	116^th	274	57.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	24.72	191^st	234	18.4%
2019	66.43	68^th	249	72.7%
2021	70.94	39^th	236	83.5%
2022	47.73	136^th	252	46.0%
2023	38.98	162^nd	253	36.0%
2024	47.46	130^th	261	50.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.49	105^th	166	36.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	41.03	149^th	237	37.1%
2019	18.73	212^th	251	15.5%
2021	38.54	131^st	238	45.0%
2022	31.48	180^th	257	30.0%
2023	30.00	176^th	259	32.0%
2024	46.92	137^th	262	47.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bracken County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	48.67	82^nd	203	59.6%
2022	33.27	177^th	260	31.9%
2023	27.83	192^nd	264	27.3%
2024	42.81	154^th	273	43.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bracken County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	387	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1989	365	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1990	332	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1991	308	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1992	312	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1993	303	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1994	350	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1995	416	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1996	416	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1997	398	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1998	385	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
1999	363	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	367
2000	351	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	354
2001	364	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	366
2002	404	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2003	404	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
2004	401	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2005	387	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2006	367	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2007	372	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	379
2008	361	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	367
2009	379	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2010	364	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
2011	353	1	0	0	0	0	0	354
2012	337	1	0	2	0	0	0	340
2013	330	0	0	4	0	0	0	334
2014	343	0	0	5	0	0	0	348
2015	340	1	0	6	0	2	0	349
2016	364	1	0	6	0	4	0	375
2017	372	0	0	5	0	5	0	382
2018	367	0	0	7	0	6	0	380
2019	376	0	1	11	0	5	0	393
2020	358	0	0	10	0	7	0	375
2021	341	2	0	11	0	10	0	364
2022	326	1	0	13	0	9	0	349
2023	341	1	1	10	0	11	0	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bracken County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	389	19.4	20.0	n/a
1989	365	20.7	17.6	n/a
1990	332	19.3	17.2	n/a
1991	308	18.1	17.0	n/a
1992	312	19.0	16.4	n/a
1993	306	17.9	17.1	n/a
1994	353	17.8	19.8	n/a
1995	420	21.3	19.7	n/a
1996	420	21.3	19.7	n/a
1997	401	21.0	19.1	17.7
1998	388	19.5	19.9	20.9
1999	367	19.3	19.0	30.8
2000	354	19.8	17.9	27.4
2001	366	21.6	16.9	27.3
2002	405	20.0	20.3	47.9
2003	405	20.0	20.3	47.9
2004	403	21.3	18.9	n/a
2005	393	22.3	17.6	n/a
2006	374	21.3	17.6	35.3
2007	379	23.0	16.5	37.1
2008	367	21.4	17.1	35.2
2009	379	22.0	17.2	40.4
2010	366	21.5	17.0	40.4
2011	354	21.3	16.5	41.2
2012	340	20.1	16.8	34.4
2013	334	20.1	16.5	47.6
2014	348	20.3	17.1	45.4
2015	349	20.0	17.4	52.4
2016	375	20.0	18.7	57.1
2017	382	20.9	18.2	55.2
2018	380	19.8	19.1	47.4
2019	393	21.0	18.6	47.8
2020	375	18.0	20.7	54.4
2021	364	20.5	17.7	48.1
2022	349	20.0	17.4	49.6
2023	364	20.0	18.1	54.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bracken County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	389	19.4	20.0	n/a
1989	365	20.7	17.6	n/a
1990	332	19.3	17.2	n/a
1991	308	18.1	17.0	n/a
1992	312	19.0	16.4	n/a
1993	306	17.9	17.1	n/a
1994	353	17.8	19.8	n/a
1995	420	21.3	19.7	n/a
1996	420	21.3	19.7	n/a
1997	401	21.0	19.1	17.7
1998	388	19.5	19.9	20.9
1999	367	19.3	19.0	30.8
2000	354	19.8	17.9	27.4
2001	366	21.6	16.9	27.3
2002	405	20.0	20.3	47.9
2003	405	20.0	20.3	47.9
2004	403	21.3	18.9	n/a
2005	393	22.3	17.6	n/a
2006	374	21.3	17.6	35.3
2007	379	23.0	16.5	37.1
2008	367	21.4	17.1	35.2
2009	379	22.0	17.2	40.4
2010	366	21.5	17.0	40.4
2011	354	21.3	16.5	41.2
2012	340	20.1	16.8	34.4
2013	334	20.1	16.5	47.6
2014	348	20.3	17.1	45.4
2015	349	20.0	17.4	52.4
2016	375	20.0	18.7	57.1
2017	382	20.9	18.2	55.2
2018	380	19.8	19.1	47.4
2019	393	21.0	18.6	47.8
2020	375	18.0	20.7	54.4
2021	364	20.5	17.7	48.1
2022	349	20.0	17.4	49.6
2023	364	20.0	18.1	54.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bracken County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$371 (3.0%)	$131 (1.1%)	$502 (4.1%)	$7,744 (62.7%)	$2,303 (18.6%)	$10,047 (81.4%)	$12,350
2019	$445 (3.7%)	$273 (2.3%)	$717 (6.0%)	$7,877 (65.9%)	$3,351 (28.1%)	$11,228 (94.0%)	$11,945
2020	$525 (4.2%)	$281 (2.3%)	$805 (6.5%)	$8,710 (70.2%)	$2,885 (23.3%)	$11,595 (93.5%)	$12,401
2021	$541 (3.4%)	$948 (5.9%)	$1,489 (9.3%)	$8,867 (55.3%)	$1,942 (12.1%)	$10,809 (67.4%)	$16,041
2022	$1,506 (11.8%)	$955 (7.5%)	$2,461 (19.2%)	$7,958 (62.2%)	$2,376 (18.6%)	$10,334 (80.8%)	$12,795

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Bracken County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 186^th of 276 High schools	25.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Bracken County High School)	55.1	46	9.1%
11th Grade English (Bracken County)	55.1	46	9.1%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bracken County High School)	41.6	22	19.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bracken County)	41.6	22	19.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Bracken County High School)	39.3	35	4.3%
11th Grade Reading (Bracken County)	39.3	35	4.3%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	393	364	7.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	11	10	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	376	341	9.3%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	54.4%	6.6%

Schools Near Bracken County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Bracken County High School	Public	9-12	350 W Miami St	Brooksville	41004	Bracken County	Bracken County	No	No	No	No	(606) 735-3153	364	20	18.1	54.4%	341 (93.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	50	141^st of 290 public high schools	51.4%		33.3	186^th of 276 public high schools	32.6%	45	37.0	59.0	56.0	28.0	43.0	37.0	21.0	27.0	$12,795	$1,506	$955	$2,461	$7,958	$2,376	$10,334
Pendleton County High School	Public	9-12	2359 Hwy 27 N	Falmouth	41040	Pendleton County	Pendleton County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 654-3355	698	39	17.9	56.6%	663 (95.0%)	9 (1.3%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	33.1	194^th of 290 public high schools	33.1%		23.5	211^th of 276 public high schools	23.6%	17	32.0	43.0	42.0	19.0	32.0	30.0	19.0	35.0	$13,082	$677	$448	$1,126	$8,507	$2,974	$11,481
Mason County High School	Public	9-12	1320 Us 68	Maysville	41056	Mason County	Mason County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 564-3393	841	47	17.9	57.3%	664 (79.0%)	72 (8.6%)	42 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.3%)	50.4	137^th of 290 public high schools	52.8%		51	119^th of 276 public high schools	56.9%	18	28.0	46.0	36.0	35.0	47.0	46.0	23.0	49.0	$21,760	$2,239	$1,239	$3,459	$3,075	$2,886	$5,961
Mason County Career Magnet School	Public	8-12	70 Tucker Drive	Maysville	41056	Mason County	Mason County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(606) 759-7101	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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