Photo: Public domain · Public domainBurlington’s public schools outscore 92% of Kentucky districts
Math proficiency in Burlington’s districts is 53%, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Burlington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Burlington’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 96 Kentucky towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burlington’s, its schools beat 84%, lower than their 92% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,635 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Immaculate Heart of Mary (private) is in town. ACCEL Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Burlington’s grade
A: better than 92% of Kentucky school districts, #10 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burlington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Burlington · depends on your address
Burlington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 689 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Stephens Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 577 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Burlington
Camp Ernst Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 688 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Burlington
Camp Ernst Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 688 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Burlington
Camp Ernst Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 688 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Burlington’s public schools are run by Boone County School District, which also serves Florence and Union. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Burlington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Burlington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | A | Boone County |
Every school in Burlington
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Burlington’s schools
Are Burlington’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Burlington children attend outscore 92% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #10 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burlington in?
Boone County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 20,514 students in 27 schools (2024–25).
Where do Burlington kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Larry A. Ryle High School, Randall K. Cooper High School, Conner High School and Boone County High School.
What is Burlington’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Boone County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Burlington spend per student?
$13,635 in Boone County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Burlington?
Yes: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Catholic, grades PK–8, 470 students).
Parents talk
What Burlington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Burlington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.