Enrollment
532
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harned, KY
Breckinridge County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Breckinridge County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210072001304
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckinridge County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 532
- students enrolled
Breckinridge County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Breckinridge County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210072001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breckinridge County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breckinridge County Middle School
Breckinridge County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Harned, Kentucky, enrolling 532 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 532 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 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 532 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Breckinridge County also operates Breckinridge County High School (875 students) and Hardinsburg Elementary School (501 students) alongside Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County Middle School compares
Breckinridge 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,878
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 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 89.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County, which includes Breckinridge County Middle School.
$12,878
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 48.6%
Federal 28.2%
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 Breckinridge County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardinsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irvington Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breckinridge County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breckinridge County Middle School
How many students attend Breckinridge County Middle School?
Breckinridge County Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harned, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge County Middle School is 13.3:1, 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 Breckinridge County Middle School?
24.8% of students at Breckinridge County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckinridge County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Breckinridge County Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Harned, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckinridge County Middle School?
Breckinridge County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
Is Breckinridge County Middle School a good school?
Breckinridge County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Breckinridge County?
Besides Breckinridge County Middle School, Breckinridge County also operates Breckinridge County High School (875 students), Hardinsburg Elementary School (501 students), and Irvington Elementary School (359 students). See the Breckinridge County district page for the complete list.
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