- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, KY
Hickman County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hickman County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210279000594
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickman County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 316
- students enrolled
Hickman County High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hickman County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210279000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hickman County High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210279000594 · Clinton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickman County Elementary School (443 students)
Hickman County High School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Hickman County High School compares
Hickman County High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Hickman County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hickman County reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickman County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickman County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickman County High School
How many students attend Hickman County High School?
Hickman County High School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman County High School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Hickman County High School?
54.0% of students at Hickman County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickman County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hickman County High School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickman County High School?
Hickman County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hickman County?
Besides Hickman County High School, Hickman County also operates Hickman County Elementary School (443 students). See the Hickman County district page for the complete list.