- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, KY
Boone County High School
Federal NCES profile for Boone County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210051000081
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone County High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone County High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Florence, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Boone County High School held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210051000081 · Florence, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,252 enr · 14.2:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Boone County High School held near 1,299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boone County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- This school
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- Longbranch Ele
Longbranch Elementary School
957 students
What this shows Boone County High School reports 1,252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone County High School compares
Boone County High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,252
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$13,925
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
345
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Boone County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longbranch Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone County High School
How many students attend Boone County High School?
Boone County High School has 1,252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,279 (2022-23) → 1,299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone County High School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Boone County High School?
49.0% of students at Boone County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone County High School?
The largest demographic group at Boone County High School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Florence, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone County High School?
Boone County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Boone County High School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone County High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Boone County High School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.