- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, KY
Boyd County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210062000112
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd County Middle School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Boyd County Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210062000112 · Ashland, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 13.4:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County High School (888 students)
Boyd County Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boyd County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyd County Hi
Boyd County High School
888 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd County Middle School compares
Boyd 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Boyd County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd County Middle 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 middle schools in Ashland
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd County Middle School
How many students attend Boyd County Middle School?
Boyd County Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Middle School?
53.5% of students at Boyd County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boyd County Middle School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd County Middle School?
Boyd County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd County Middle School ranks #10 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 Middle School, Boyd County also operates Boyd County High School (888 students), Summit Elementary School (425 students), and Ponderosa Elementary School (359 students). See the Boyd County district page for the complete list.