- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brandenburg, KY
Brandenburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Brandenburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210405001930
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandenburg High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Brandenburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandenburg High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandenburg High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY.
School address
District: Meade County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210405001930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
9 on latest CCD 210405001930 · Brandenburg, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
9 enr · 9:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Meade County High School (1,512 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Brandenburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meade County H
Meade County High School
1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Pri
Barry Hahn Primary School
807 students
- Stuart Pepper
Stuart Pepper Middle School
702 students
- David T. Wilso 529
David T. Wilson Elementary
529 students
- Flaherty Prima 403
Flaherty Primary School
403 students
- This school 9
Brandenburg High School
9 students
What this shows Brandenburg High School reports 9 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandenburg High School compares
Brandenburg High School vs Kentucky and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Meade County reports $11,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandenburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandenburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Brandenburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~9 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brandenburg High School
How many students attend Brandenburg High School?
Brandenburg High School has 9 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandenburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandenburg High School is 9:1, which is 41% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 43% 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 Brandenburg High School?
44.4% of students at Brandenburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandenburg High School?
Brandenburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brandenburg High School rank among public schools in Brandenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandenburg High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, 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 Brandenburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Meade County?
Besides Brandenburg High School, Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students), Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students), and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.