- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, KY
Carroll County High School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210099000190
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll County High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Carrollton, KY.
School address
District: Carroll County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210099000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Carroll County High School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210099000190 · Carrollton, KY High · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 20.6:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll County Middle School (555 students)
Carroll County High School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carroll County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carroll County High School
578 students
- Carroll County
Carroll County Middle School
555 students
- Cartmell Eleme
Cartmell Elementary
436 students
- Kathryn Winn P
Kathryn Winn Primary
233 students
- Carroll Co Chi 171
Carroll Co Childhood Development Center
171 students
What this shows Carroll County High School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll County High School compares
Carroll 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$15,315
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Carroll County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $15,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cartmell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Winn Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll Co Childhood Development Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll County High School
How many students attend Carroll County High School?
Carroll County High School has 578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrollton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll County High School is 20.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll County High School?
56.1% of students at Carroll County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll County High School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll County High School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Carrollton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll County High School?
Carroll County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Carroll County High School rank among public schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll County High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Carroll County High School, Carroll County also operates Carroll County Middle School (555 students), Cartmell Elementary (436 students), and Kathryn Winn Primary (233 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.