Enrollment
649
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glasgow, KY
Barren County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barren County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210030000607
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barren County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barren County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barren County Middle School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Barren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210030000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barren County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barren County Middle School
Barren County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Glasgow, Kentucky, enrolling 649 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #301.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 649 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 649 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Glasgow's middle schools, it stands alongside Glasgow Middle School (545 students): Barren County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students) and Red Cross Elementary School (679 students) alongside Barren County Middle 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 Barren County Middle School compares
Barren County Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,517
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Barren County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barren County, which includes Barren County Middle School.
$12,517
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 23.8%
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 Barren County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barren County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Cross Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin Tracy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barren County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Glasgow
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~649 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Barren County Middle School
How many students attend Barren County Middle School?
Barren County Middle School has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glasgow, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barren County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barren County Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barren County Middle School?
49.4% of students at Barren County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barren County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barren County Middle School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barren County Middle School?
Barren County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barren County Middle School rank among public schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Barren County Middle School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Glasgow, 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 Glasgow on the city page.
Is Barren County Middle School a good school?
Barren County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Barren County?
Besides Barren County Middle School, Barren County also operates Barren County High School (1,220 students), Red Cross Elementary School (679 students), and North Jackson Elementary (537 students). See the Barren County district page for the complete list.
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