Enrollment
1,016
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dry Ridge, KY
Grant County High School
Federal NCES profile for Grant County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210225000467
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dry Ridge · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant County High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dry Ridge, KY.
School address
District: Grant County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210225000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant County High School
Grant County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, enrolling 1,016 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 26% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,016 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 309 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,016 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Grant County also operates Grant County Middle School (699 students) and Sherman Elementary (415 students) alongside Grant 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 Grant County High School compares
Grant 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$11,926
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Grant County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grant County, which includes Grant County High School.
$11,926
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 58.8%
Federal 18.7%
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 Grant County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant County High School
How many students attend Grant County High School?
Grant County High School has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant County High School is 19.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant County High School?
55.8% of students at Grant County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant County High School?
The largest demographic group at Grant County High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant County High School?
Grant County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant County High School rank among public schools in Dry Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dry Ridge, 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 Dry Ridge on the city page.
Is Grant County High School a good school?
Grant County High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Grant County?
Besides Grant County High School, Grant County also operates Grant County Middle School (699 students), Sherman Elementary (415 students), and Dry Ridge Elementary (400 students). See the Grant County district page for the complete list.
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