- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, IN
Highland Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180741002057
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Hills Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,676
- students enrolled
Highland Hills Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch · Indiana
NCES ID 180741002057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Highland Hills Middle School held near 1,663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 180741002057 · Georgetown, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,676 enr · 18.6:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students)
Highland Hills Middle School held near 1,663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Highland Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Albany Sen
New Albany Senior High School
1,821 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
1,785 students
- This school
Highland Hills Middle School
1,676 students
- Nathaniel Scri
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
941 students
- Hazelwood Midd
Hazelwood Middle School
798 students
- Georgetown Ele 659
Georgetown Elementary School
659 students
What this shows Highland Hills Middle School reports 1,676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Hills Middle School compares
Highland Hills Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 67% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,676 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,676
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Highland Hills Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch reports $13,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Scribner Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Hills Middle School
How many students attend Highland Hills Middle School?
Highland Hills Middle School has 1,676 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,652 (2022-23) → 1,663 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Hills Middle School?
16.3% of students at Highland Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Hills Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Georgetown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Hills Middle School?
Highland Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch?
Besides Highland Hills Middle School, New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students), Floyd Central High School (1,785 students), and Nathaniel Scribner Middle School (941 students). See the New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch district page for the complete list.