Enrollment
546
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brownsville, KY
Edmonson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Edmonson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210162001442
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonson County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonson County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, KY.
School address
District: Edmonson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210162001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edmonson County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edmonson County High School
Edmonson County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Brownsville, Kentucky, enrolling 546 students.
At 15.2:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 52.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 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 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #288.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Edmonson County also operates South Edmonson Elementary School (453 students) and Kyrock Elementary School (334 students) alongside Edmonson 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 Edmonson County High School compares
Edmonson 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Edmonson County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonson County, which includes Edmonson County High School.
$11,565
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 Edmonson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Edmonson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edmonson County 5/6 Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmonson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~546 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edmonson County High School
How many students attend Edmonson County High School?
Edmonson County High School has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brownsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County High School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmonson County High School?
52.0% of students at Edmonson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Edmonson County High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Brownsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonson County High School?
Edmonson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Edmonson County High School rank among public schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville on the city page.
Is Edmonson County High School a good school?
Edmonson County High School earns 37/100 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 Edmonson County?
Besides Edmonson County High School, Edmonson County also operates South Edmonson Elementary School (453 students), Kyrock Elementary School (334 students), and Edmonson County 5/6 Center (265 students). See the Edmonson County district page for the complete list.
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