Enrollment
174
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210210000445
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton County High School
Fulton County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hickman, Kentucky, enrolling 174 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 174 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fulton County also operates Fulton County Elementary (314 students) and Fulton County Middle School (123 students) alongside Fulton 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 Fulton County High School compares
Fulton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,509
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Fulton County High School.
$13,509
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 48.5%
Federal 29.0%
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 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
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~174 students)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hickman on the city page.
Is Fulton County High School a good school?
Fulton County High School earns 48/100 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. 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 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.
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