- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morgantown, KY
Butler County High School
Federal NCES profile for Butler County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210081000160
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler 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, Butler County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morgantown, KY.
School address
District: Butler County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210081000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Butler County High School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210081000160 · Morgantown, KY High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 17:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgantown Elementary School (610 students)
Butler County High School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Butler County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Butler County High School
662 students
- Morgantown Ele
Morgantown Elementary School
610 students
- Butler County
Butler County Middle School
461 students
- North Butler E
North Butler Elementary
406 students
- Butler County 13
Butler County Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Butler County High School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler County High School compares
Butler County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 49.6% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
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
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
26.7%
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
$13,805
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Butler County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butler County reports $13,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Butler County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Butler Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Butler County High School
How many students attend Butler County High School?
Butler County High School has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morgantown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler 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 Butler County High School?
49.6% of students at Butler County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler County High School?
The largest demographic group at Butler County High School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Morgantown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler County High School?
Butler County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Butler County High School rank among public schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morgantown, 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 Morgantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Butler County?
Besides Butler County High School, Butler County also operates Morgantown Elementary School (610 students), Butler County Middle School (461 students), and North Butler Elementary (406 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.