- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dry Ridge, KY
Grant County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grant County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210225000469
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dry Ridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dry Ridge, KY.
School address
District: Grant County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210225000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Grant County Middle School shrank from 807 students in 2022-23 to 709 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 210225000469 · Dry Ridge, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 15.5:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant County High School (1,016 students)
Grant County Middle School shrank from 807 students in 2022-23 to 709 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Grant County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant County H
Grant County High School
1,016 students
- This school
Grant County Middle School
699 students
- Sherman Elemen
Sherman Elementary
415 students
- Dry Ridge Elem 400
Dry Ridge Elementary
400 students
- Crittenden-Mt. 387
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
387 students
- Mason-Corinth 299
Mason-Corinth Elementary
299 students
What this shows Grant County Middle School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant County Middle School compares
Grant County 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
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
31.6%
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
$13,283
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Grant County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grant County reports $13,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant County Middle School
How many students attend Grant County Middle School?
Grant County Middle School has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dry Ridge, KY. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant County Middle 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 Grant County Middle School?
61.8% of students at Grant County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grant County Middle School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Dry Ridge, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant County Middle School?
Grant County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Grant County Middle School rank among public schools in Dry Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant County Middle School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Grant County?
Besides Grant County Middle School, Grant County also operates Grant County High School (1,016 students), Sherman Elementary (415 students), and Dry Ridge Elementary (400 students). See the Grant County district page for the complete list.