Enrollment
369
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mckee, KY
Jackson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210294001674
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mckee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mckee, KY.
School address
District: Jackson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210294001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson County Middle School
Jackson County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mckee, Kentucky, enrolling 369 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 414 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students) and Tyner Elementary School (393 students) alongside Jackson County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson County Middle School compares
Jackson County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 65.8% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
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
52.3%
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
$12,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Jackson County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Jackson County Middle School.
$12,766
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 63.1%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Gap Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnabus Home High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson County Middle School
How many students attend Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mckee, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Middle 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 Jackson County Middle School?
65.8% of students at Jackson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson County Middle School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Mckee, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson County Middle School rank among public schools in Mckee?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mckee, 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 Mckee on the city page.
Is Jackson County Middle School a good school?
Jackson County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Jackson County Middle School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students), Tyner Elementary School (393 students), and Mckee Elementary School (391 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.
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