Enrollment
699
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant County Middle School
Grant County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, enrolling 699 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 699 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% 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: 239 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 699 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Grant County also operates Grant County High School (1,016 students) and Sherman Elementary (415 students) alongside Grant County 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 Grant County Middle School compares
Grant County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grant County, which includes Grant County Middle 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 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
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 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 (~699 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grant County Middle School a good school?
Grant County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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