- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Grayson County Middle School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210230000487 · Leitchfield, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 14.2:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High School (1,180 students)
Grayson County Middle School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Grayson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High School
1,180 students
- This school
Grayson County Middle School
837 students
- Clarkson Eleme
Clarkson Elementary School
642 students
- H W Wilkey Ele
H W Wilkey Elementary School
504 students
- Oran P Lawler 470
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
470 students
- Caneyville Ele 378
Caneyville Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Grayson County Middle School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayson County Middle School compares
Grayson County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,707
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
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.
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
District finance for Grayson County reports $12,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~837 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.