- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henderson, KY
Henderson County South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henderson County South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210271000585
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson County South Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson County South Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County South Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Henderson County South Middle School shrank from 721 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 210271000585 · Henderson, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 14.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
Henderson County South Middle School shrank from 721 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Henderson County South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- This school 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- South Heights 413
South Heights Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Henderson County South Middle School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson County South Middle School compares
Henderson County South Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,397
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Henderson County South Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henderson County South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson County South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Henderson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson County South Middle School
How many students attend Henderson County South Middle School?
Henderson County South Middle School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henderson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson County South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson County South Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Henderson County South Middle School?
42.7% of students at Henderson County South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson County South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Henderson County South Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson County South Middle School?
Henderson County South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Henderson County South Middle School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson County South Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides Henderson County South Middle School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Spottsville Elementary School (514 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.