Enrollment
578
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210099000190
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carroll County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carroll County High School
Carroll County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Carrollton, Kentucky, enrolling 578 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 36% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #384, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 176 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 578 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carroll County also operates Carroll County Middle School (555 students) and Cartmell Elementary (436 students) alongside Carroll 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 Carroll County High School compares
Carroll 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Carroll County High School.
$14,737
Per student
+12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 29.8%
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 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~578 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Carroll County High School a good school?
Carroll County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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