Enrollment
618
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyd County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyd County Middle School
Boyd County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ashland, Kentucky, enrolling 618 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #196.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Boyd County spends $15,922 per pupil, 21% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's middle schools, it stands alongside Ashland Middle School (671 students): Boyd County Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Boyd County also operates Boyd County High School (888 students) and Summit Elementary School (425 students) alongside Boyd 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 Boyd County Middle School compares
Boyd 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boyd County, which includes Boyd County Middle School.
$15,922
Per student
+21%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 50.2%
Federal 21.8%
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 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
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~618 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Boyd County Middle School a good school?
Boyd County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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