- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owingsville, KY
Bath County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bath County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210033001606
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bath County Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Owingsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bath County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bath County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Owingsville, KY.
School address
District: Bath County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210033001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Bath County Middle School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210033001606 · Owingsville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bath County High School (604 students)
Bath County Middle School shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bath County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bath County Hi
Bath County High School
604 students
- Owingsville El
Owingsville Elementary School
535 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary School
397 students
- This school
Bath County Middle School
391 students
- Second Chance 9
Second Chance Academy
9 students
What this shows Bath County Middle School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bath County Middle School compares
Bath County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$12,731
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Bath County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bath County reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bath County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owingsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Second Chance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bath County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bath County Middle School
How many students attend Bath County Middle School?
Bath County Middle School has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owingsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bath County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bath County Middle School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bath County Middle School?
73.1% of students at Bath County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bath County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bath County Middle School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Owingsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bath County Middle School?
Bath County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bath County Middle School rank among public schools in Owingsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bath County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Owingsville, 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 Owingsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bath County?
Besides Bath County Middle School, Bath County also operates Bath County High School (604 students), Owingsville Elementary School (535 students), and Crossroads Elementary School (397 students). See the Bath County district page for the complete list.