Boone County

Boone County is a suburban Kentucky school district serving 21,583 students across 28 schools with 1,525 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district experienced 6.8% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating expansion within its suburban Louisville area.

Academically, Boone County performs above state averages in core subjects. Math proficiency reaches 48.0% compared to Kentucky's 42.2%, while reading proficiency stands at 51.0% versus the state average of 48.2%. The district's graduation rate of 96.2% exceeds the state average of 95.5%, with a notably low dropout rate of 0.5%. Chronic absenteeism at 15.5% represents a measurable attendance challenge.

The student population reflects suburban diversity: 44.0% are economically disadvantaged, 10.3% are English learners, and 15.2% receive special education services. Racially, the district is 70.8% White, 12.2% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, and 2.8% Asian.

Financially, Boone County operates with significant local support. Per-pupil spending of $12,351 trails the state average of $18,884, reflecting a resource gap despite a substantial $279.7 million total budget. Revenue sources show heavy reliance on local funding at 51.6%, with state contributions at 39.9% and federal funds at 8.5%, indicating dependence on local tax bases relative to state support.