Enrollment
617
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cynthiana, KY
Harrison County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210258000556
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Cynthiana · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison County Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison County Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Cynthiana, KY.
School address
District: Harrison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210258000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison County Middle School
Harrison County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cynthiana, Kentucky, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.0% 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 617 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students) and Southside Elementary School (409 students) alongside Harrison 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 Harrison County Middle School compares
Harrison 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,818
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Harrison 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 Harrison County, which includes Harrison County Middle School.
$11,818
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 54.6%
Federal 23.0%
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 Harrison County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~617 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison County Middle School
How many students attend Harrison County Middle School?
Harrison County Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison County Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison County Middle School?
55.2% of students at Harrison County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison County Middle School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison County Middle School?
Harrison County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison County Middle School rank among public schools in Cynthiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison County Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Cynthiana, 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 Cynthiana on the city page.
Is Harrison County Middle School a good school?
Harrison County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. 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 Harrison County?
Besides Harrison County Middle School, Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students), Southside Elementary School (409 students), and Eastside Elementary School (399 students). See the Harrison County district page for the complete list.
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