- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hickman, KY
Fulton County High School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210210000445
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton County High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hickman · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton County High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hickman, KY.
School address
District: Fulton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210210000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Fulton County High School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210210000445 · Hickman, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 11.6:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton County Elementary (314 students)
Fulton County High School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Fulton County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton County
Fulton County Elementary
314 students
- This school
Fulton County High School
174 students
- Fulton County 123
Fulton County Middle School
123 students
What this shows Fulton County High School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton County High School compares
Fulton County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 32.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Fulton County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $14,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton County High School
How many students attend Fulton County High School?
Fulton County High School has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hickman, KY. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County High School is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 26% 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 Fulton County High School?
62.9% of students at Fulton County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton County High School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton County High School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Hickman, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton County High School?
Fulton County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fulton County High School rank among public schools in Hickman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hickman, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Fulton County High School, Fulton County also operates Fulton County Elementary (314 students) and Fulton County Middle School (123 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.