Enrollment
490
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Greensburg, KY
Green County High School
Federal NCES profile for Green County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210234000490
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Green County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Greensburg, KY.
School address
District: Green County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210234000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green County High School
Green County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Greensburg, Kentucky, enrolling 490 students.
At 14.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 480 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #402, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Green County also operates Green County Primary School (447 students) and Green County Intermediate School (372 students) alongside Green County 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 Green County High School compares
Green County 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Green County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green County, which includes Green County High School.
$13,696
Per student
+4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 64.0%
Federal 17.9%
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 Green County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green County Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~490 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Green County High School
How many students attend Green County High School?
Green County High School has 490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greensburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green County High School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Green County High School?
53.0% of students at Green County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green County High School?
The largest demographic group at Green County High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Greensburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green County High School?
Green County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Green County High School rank among public schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Green County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Greensburg, 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 Greensburg on the city page.
Is Green County High School a good school?
Green County High School earns 32/100 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 Green County?
Besides Green County High School, Green County also operates Green County Primary School (447 students), Green County Intermediate School (372 students), and Green County Middle School (366 students). See the Green County district page for the complete list.
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