Enrollment
837
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leitchfield, KY
Grayson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grayson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210230000487
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson County Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Leitchfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayson County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Leitchfield, KY.
School address
District: Grayson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210230000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayson County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grayson County Middle School
Grayson County Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Leitchfield, Kentucky, enrolling 837 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.5% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 837 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 837 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students) and Clarkson Elementary School (642 students) alongside Grayson 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 Grayson County Middle School compares
Grayson 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$11,832
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Grayson 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 Grayson County, which includes Grayson County Middle School.
$11,832
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.4%
Federal 24.9%
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 Grayson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarkson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H W Wilkey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneyville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~837 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grayson County Middle School
How many students attend Grayson County Middle School?
Grayson County Middle School has 837 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leitchfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson County Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Grayson County Middle School?
59.5% of students at Grayson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grayson County Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Leitchfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayson County Middle School?
Grayson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Grayson County Middle School rank among public schools in Leitchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Leitchfield, 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 Leitchfield on the city page.
Is Grayson County Middle School a good school?
Grayson County Middle School earns 42/100 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 Grayson County?
Besides Grayson County Middle School, Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students), Clarkson Elementary School (642 students), and H W Wilkey Elementary School (504 students). See the Grayson County district page for the complete list.
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