Enrollment
1,677
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Georgetown, KY
Great Crossing High School
Federal NCES profile for Great Crossing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210526002482
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Crossing High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #15 of 15
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Crossing High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Crossing High School ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great Crossing High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Great Crossing High School
Great Crossing High School is a large high school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 1,677 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 43% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 39.6% free-meal eligibility runs 33% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,677 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 406 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,677 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Georgetown's high schools, it stands alongside Scott County High School (1,392 students): Great Crossing High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 21.8:1).
Scott County also operates Scott County High School (1,392 students) and Scott County Middle School (837 students) alongside Great Crossing 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 Great Crossing High School compares
Great Crossing 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,677 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,677
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$11,428
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Great Crossing High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Great Crossing High School.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Great Crossing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Crossing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Georgetown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,677 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Great Crossing High School
How many students attend Great Crossing High School?
Great Crossing High School has 1,677 students enrolled. It is a high school in Georgetown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Crossing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Crossing High School is 21.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Crossing High School?
39.6% of students at Great Crossing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Crossing High School?
The largest demographic group at Great Crossing High School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Crossing High School?
Great Crossing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Great Crossing High School rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Crossing High School ranks #15 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is Great Crossing High School a good school?
Great Crossing High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Scott County?
Besides Great Crossing High School, Scott County also operates Scott County High School (1,392 students), Scott County Middle School (837 students), and Royal Spring Middle School (719 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.
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