Enrollment
383
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, KY
Clinton County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210126000444
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Albany, KY.
School address
District: Clinton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210126000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton County Middle School
Clinton County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Albany, Kentucky, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% 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: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 383 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albany Elementary School (486 students): Clinton County Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 14.7:1).
Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students) and Clinton County High School (434 students) alongside Clinton County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Clinton County Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Clinton County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton County, which includes Clinton County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothills Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton County Middle 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 elementary schools in Albany
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~383 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton County Middle School
How many students attend Clinton County Middle School?
Clinton County Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton County Middle School is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Middle School?
76.4% of students at Clinton County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton County Middle School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Albany, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton County Middle School?
Clinton County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton County Middle School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton County Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School a good school?
Clinton County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Clinton County?
Besides Clinton County Middle School, Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students), Clinton County High School (434 students), and Clinton County Early Childhood Center (188 students). See the Clinton County district page for the complete list.
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