- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, KY
Georgetown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210526001280
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Georgetown Middle School shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 210526001280 · Georgetown, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 13.5:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Georgetown Middle School shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Georgetown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- Western Elemen 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- This school 555
Georgetown Middle School
555 students
What this shows Georgetown Middle School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Georgetown Middle School compares
Georgetown Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$12,100
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Georgetown Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Georgetown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Georgetown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Middle School
How many students attend Georgetown Middle School?
Georgetown Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Georgetown Middle School?
51.6% of students at Georgetown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Middle School?
Georgetown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Georgetown Middle School rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Georgetown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Georgetown Middle School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.