How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meece Middle School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Somerset, KY | Somerset, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 486 | 871 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.2% | 62.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meece Middle School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,533 | $12,724 |
| District | Somerset Independent Schools | Pulaski County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meece Middle School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 87.0% |
| African American | 4.1% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meece Middle School | Southern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 303:1 | 490:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.5% | 33.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 137 | 176 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.