Enrollment
391
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bath County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bath County Middle School
Bath County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Owingsville, Kentucky, enrolling 391 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 376 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 391 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bath County also operates Bath County High School (604 students) and Owingsville Elementary School (535 students) alongside Bath 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 Bath County Middle School compares
Bath 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,121
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bath County, which includes Bath County Middle School.
$12,121
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 24.5%
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 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
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bath County Middle School a good school?
Bath County Middle School earns 33/100 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 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.
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