- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, KY
Henry County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henry County 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 210276000591
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY.
School address
District: Henry County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210276000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Henry County Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 210276000591 · New Castle, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry County High School (608 students)
Henry County Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Henry County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry County H
Henry County High School
608 students
- This school
Henry County Middle School
421 students
- Campbellsburg
Campbellsburg Elementary School
331 students
- New Castle Ele
New Castle Elementary School
326 students
- Eastern Elemen 189
Eastern Elementary School
189 students
- Henry County E 109
Henry County Early Childhood
109 students
What this shows Henry County Middle School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry County Middle School compares
Henry County 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,044
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Henry County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $14,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbellsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry County Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry County Middle School
How many students attend Henry County Middle School?
Henry County Middle School has 421 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, KY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry County Middle School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Henry County Middle School?
53.1% of students at Henry County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Henry County Middle School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in New Castle, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry County Middle School?
Henry County 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 Henry County Middle School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Henry County Middle School, Henry County also operates Henry County High School (608 students), Campbellsburg Elementary School (331 students), and New Castle Elementary School (326 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.