- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Barren County Middle School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210030000607 · Glasgow, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 16.2:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Barren County High School (1,220 students)
Barren County Middle School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Barren County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barren County
Barren County High School
1,220 students
- Red Cross Elem
Red Cross Elementary School
679 students
- This school
Barren County Middle School
649 students
- North Jackson
North Jackson Elementary
537 students
- Eastern Elemen 347
Eastern Elementary School
347 students
- Austin Tracy E 346
Austin Tracy Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Barren County Middle School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barren County Middle School compares
Barren County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Barren County reports $13,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.