- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Jackson County Middle School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 210294001674 · Mckee, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 13.2:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (536 students)
Jackson County Middle School shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jackson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
536 students
- Tyner Elementa
Tyner Elementary School
393 students
- Mckee Elementa
Mckee Elementary School
391 students
- This school
Jackson County Middle School
369 students
- Sand Gap Eleme
Sand Gap Elementary School
286 students
- Barnabus Home 10
Barnabus Home High School
10 students
What this shows Jackson County Middle School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson County Middle School compares
Jackson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,986
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.