Enrollment
1,157
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lawrenceburg, KY
Anderson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210012000016
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson County High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lawrenceburg, KY.
School address
District: Anderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210012000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson County High School
Anderson County High School is a large high school in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, enrolling 1,157 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.8% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Anderson County also operates Anderson County Middle School (768 students) and Robert B. Turner Elementary School (578 students) alongside Anderson County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson County High School compares
Anderson County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Anderson County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson County, which includes Anderson County High School.
$11,315
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 51.3%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anderson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert B. Turner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma B. Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saffell Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson County High School
How many students attend Anderson County High School?
Anderson County High School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lawrenceburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson County High School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson County High School?
34.8% of students at Anderson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson County High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson County High School?
Anderson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson County High School rank among public schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson County High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lawrenceburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceburg on the city page.
Is Anderson County High School a good school?
Anderson County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anderson County?
Besides Anderson County High School, Anderson County also operates Anderson County Middle School (768 students), Robert B. Turner Elementary School (578 students), and Emma B. Ward Elementary School (452 students). See the Anderson County district page for the complete list.
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