Enrollment
555
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown Middle School
Georgetown Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 555 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #321.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 191 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 555 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Georgetown's middle schools, it stands alongside Scott County Middle School (837 students): Georgetown Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 17.8:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Georgetown Middle 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 Georgetown Middle School compares
Georgetown Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,428
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Georgetown Middle School.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~555 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Georgetown Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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