Enrollment
655
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danville, KY
Boyle County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boyle County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210063000119
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyle County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyle County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyle County Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Boyle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210063000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boyle County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boyle County Middle School
Boyle County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Danville, Kentucky, enrolling 655 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 655 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Danville's middle schools, it stands alongside John W. Bate Middle School (358 students): Boyle County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 11.5:1).
Boyle County also operates Boyle County High School (869 students) and Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students) alongside Boyle 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 Boyle County Middle School compares
Boyle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 87.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Boyle 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 Boyle County, which includes Boyle County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyle County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 middle schools in Danville
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Boyle County Middle School
How many students attend Boyle County Middle School?
Boyle County Middle School has 655 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyle County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyle County Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyle County Middle School?
44.8% of students at Boyle County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyle County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boyle County Middle School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Danville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyle County Middle School?
Boyle County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Boyle County Middle School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyle County Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School a good school?
Boyle County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Middle School, Boyle County also operates Boyle County High School (869 students), Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students), and Junction City Elementary School (457 students). See the Boyle County district page for the complete list.
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