Enrollment
434
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, KY
Clinton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210126000259
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Albany, KY.
School address
District: Clinton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210126000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton County High School
Clinton County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Albany, Kentucky, enrolling 434 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 491 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 434 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students) and Clinton County Middle School (383 students) alongside Clinton 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 Clinton County High School compares
Clinton 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 | 64.7% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
37.6%
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
$14,199
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Clinton County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton County, which includes Clinton County High School.
$14,199
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 56.9%
Federal 23.6%
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 Clinton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 3.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton County High School
How many students attend Clinton County High School?
Clinton County High School has 434 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton 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 Clinton County High School?
64.7% of students at Clinton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton County High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Albany, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton County High School?
Clinton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Clinton County High School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
Is Clinton County High School a good school?
Clinton County High School earns 41/100 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 Clinton County?
Besides Clinton County High School, Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students), Clinton County Middle School (383 students), and Clinton County Early Childhood Center (188 students). See the Clinton County district page for the complete list.
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