Enrollment
266
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooksville, KY
Bracken County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bracken 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 210066001560
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bracken County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bracken County Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, KY.
School address
District: Bracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210066001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bracken County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bracken County Middle School
Bracken County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Brooksville, Kentucky, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bracken County also operates Taylor Elementary School (490 students) and Bracken County High School (377 students) alongside Bracken 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 Bracken County Middle School compares
Bracken 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,306
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 95.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Bracken 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 Bracken County, which includes Bracken County Middle School.
$12,306
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 58.7%
Federal 16.3%
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 Bracken County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bracken County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bracken County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~266 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bracken County Middle School
How many students attend Bracken County Middle School?
Bracken County Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooksville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bracken County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bracken County Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bracken County Middle School?
49.8% of students at Bracken County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bracken County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bracken County Middle School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Brooksville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bracken County Middle School?
Bracken 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 Bracken County Middle School rank among public schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, 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 Brooksville on the city page.
Is Bracken County Middle School a good school?
Bracken County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bracken County?
Besides Bracken County Middle School, Bracken County also operates Taylor Elementary School (490 students) and Bracken County High School (377 students). See the Bracken County district page for the complete list.
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