- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, KY
Boyd County High School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210062000108
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #9 of 17
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd County High School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Boyd County High School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.3 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 210062000108 · Ashland, KY High · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 15.1:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County Middle School (618 students)
Boyd County High School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.3 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boyd County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boyd County High School
888 students
- Boyd County Mi
Boyd County Middle School
618 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary School
425 students
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary School
359 students
- Cannonsburg El 272
Cannonsburg Elementary School
272 students
- Boyd Co Early 230
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
230 students
What this shows Boyd County High School reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd County High School compares
Boyd 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$16,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Boyd County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boyd County reports $16,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Ashland
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd County High School
How many students attend Boyd County High School?
Boyd County High School has 888 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County High School is 15.1:1, 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 Boyd County High School?
49.5% of students at Boyd County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd County High School?
The largest demographic group at Boyd County High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd County High School?
Boyd County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Boyd County High School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd County High School ranks #9 of 17 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Boyd County?
Besides Boyd County High School, Boyd County also operates Boyd County Middle School (618 students), Summit Elementary School (425 students), and Ponderosa Elementary School (359 students). See the Boyd County district page for the complete list.