- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lancaster, KY
Garrard County High School
Federal NCES profile for Garrard County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210216000455
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrard County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrard County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrard County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lancaster, KY.
School address
District: Garrard County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210216000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Garrard County High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210216000455 · Lancaster, KY High · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 15.5:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrard Middle School (543 students)
Garrard County High School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Garrard County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garrard County High School
792 students
- Garrard Middle
Garrard Middle School
543 students
- Lancaster Elem
Lancaster Elementary School
462 students
- Camp Dick Robi
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
446 students
- Paint Lick Ele 260
Paint Lick Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Garrard County High School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrard County High School compares
Garrard 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 792 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Garrard County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrard County reports $13,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrard County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrard Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paint Lick Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrard County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrard County High School
How many students attend Garrard County High School?
Garrard County High School has 792 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lancaster, KY. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrard County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrard County High School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garrard County High School?
56.7% of students at Garrard County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrard County High School?
The largest demographic group at Garrard County High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrard County High School?
Garrard County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garrard County High School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrard County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lancaster, 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 Garrard County?
Besides Garrard County High School, Garrard County also operates Garrard Middle School (543 students), Lancaster Elementary School (462 students), and Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School (446 students). See the Garrard County district page for the complete list.