Enrollment
869
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, KY
Boyle County High School
Federal NCES profile for Boyle County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210063000120
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyle County High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyle County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyle County High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Boyle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210063000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyle County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyle County High School
Boyle County High School is a large high school in Danville, Kentucky, enrolling 869 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 39.7% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danville's high schools, it stands alongside Danville High School (492 students): Boyle County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.1:1).
Boyle County also operates Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students) and Boyle County Middle School (655 students) alongside Boyle County High 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 Boyle County High School compares
Boyle County High 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,452
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 87.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Boyle County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boyle County, which includes Boyle County High School.
$12,452
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 57.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 Boyle County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyle County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junction City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyle County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Danville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~869 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyle County High School
How many students attend Boyle County High School?
Boyle County High School has 869 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyle County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyle County High School is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyle County High School?
39.7% of students at Boyle County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyle County High School?
The largest demographic group at Boyle County High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Danville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyle County High School?
Boyle County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boyle County High School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyle County High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is Boyle County High School a good school?
Boyle County High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Boyle County?
Besides Boyle County High School, Boyle County also operates Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students), Boyle County Middle School (655 students), and Junction City Elementary School (457 students). See the Boyle County district page for the complete list.
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