Enrollment
630
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty, KY
Casey County High School
Federal NCES profile for Casey County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210105000204
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casey County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Casey County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casey County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Casey County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210105000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casey County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casey County High School
Casey County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Liberty, Kentucky, enrolling 630 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 630 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 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 630 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Casey County also operates Casey County Middle School (497 students) and Walnut Hill Elementary School (371 students) alongside Casey 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 Casey County High School compares
Casey 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,499
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Casey County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Casey County, which includes Casey County High School.
$13,499
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 61.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Casey County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casey County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Casey County High School
How many students attend Casey County High School?
Casey County High School has 630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casey County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casey County High School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Casey County High School?
57.2% of students at Casey County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casey County High School?
The largest demographic group at Casey County High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casey County High School?
Casey County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Casey County High School rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Casey County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Liberty, 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 Liberty on the city page.
Is Casey County High School a good school?
Casey County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Casey County?
Besides Casey County High School, Casey County also operates Casey County Middle School (497 students), Walnut Hill Elementary School (371 students), and Liberty Elementary School (369 students). See the Casey County district page for the complete list.
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