- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salyersville, KY
Herald Whitaker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Herald Whitaker 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 210375001618
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herald Whitaker Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Salyersville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herald Whitaker Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herald Whitaker Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Salyersville, KY.
School address
District: Magoffin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210375001618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Herald Whitaker Middle School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210375001618 · Salyersville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.8:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Magoffin County High School (538 students)
Herald Whitaker Middle School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Herald Whitaker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magoffin Count
Magoffin County High School
538 students
- Salyersville G
Salyersville Grade School
479 students
- North Magoffin
North Magoffin Elementary
417 students
- This school
Herald Whitaker Middle School
260 students
- South Magoffin 208
South Magoffin Elementary
208 students
What this shows Herald Whitaker Middle School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herald Whitaker Middle School compares
Herald Whitaker Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$13,597
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 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Herald Whitaker Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magoffin County reports $13,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herald Whitaker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magoffin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salyersville Grade School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Magoffin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Magoffin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herald Whitaker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herald Whitaker Middle School
How many students attend Herald Whitaker Middle School?
Herald Whitaker Middle School has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salyersville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herald Whitaker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herald Whitaker Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 Herald Whitaker Middle School?
70.8% of students at Herald Whitaker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herald Whitaker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Herald Whitaker Middle School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Salyersville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herald Whitaker Middle School?
Herald Whitaker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Herald Whitaker Middle School rank among public schools in Salyersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Herald Whitaker Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Salyersville, 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 Salyersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Magoffin County?
Besides Herald Whitaker Middle School, Magoffin County also operates Magoffin County High School (538 students), Salyersville Grade School (479 students), and North Magoffin Elementary (417 students). See the Magoffin County district page for the complete list.