- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210526002482
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Great Crossing High School shrank from 1,790 students in 2022-23 to 1,700 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 210526002482 · Georgetown, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,677 enr · 21.8:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott County High School (1,392 students)
Great Crossing High School shrank from 1,790 students in 2022-23 to 1,700 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Great Crossing High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- Western Elemen 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- Creekside Elem 574
Creekside Elementary
574 students
What this shows Great Crossing High School reports 1,677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Crossing High School compares
Great Crossing High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,100
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
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.
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
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,677 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,790 (2022-23) → 1,700 (2023-24), down 90.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.