Enrollment
662
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210081000160
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butler County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butler County High School
Butler County High School is a mid-sized high school in Morgantown, Kentucky, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% 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.
Butler County also operates Morgantown Elementary School (610 students) and Butler County Middle School (461 students) alongside Butler County High 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 Butler County High School compares
Butler County High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,479
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Butler County High School.
$12,479
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~662 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Butler County High School a good school?
Butler County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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