Enrollment
520
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hindman, KY
Knott County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Knott County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210312000837
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knott County Central High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 520
- students enrolled
Knott County Central High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Knott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210312000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knott County Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knott County Central High School
Knott County Central High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hindman, Kentucky, enrolling 520 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Knott County Central High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Kentucky schools and 29% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #173.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Knott County also operates Hindman Elementary School (434 students) and Carr Creek Elementary School (369 students) alongside Knott County Central High 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 Knott County Central High School compares
Knott County Central High 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$14,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Knott County Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knott County, which includes Knott County Central High School.
$14,925
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 54.3%
Federal 28.4%
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 Knott County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carr Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmalena Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cordia School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knott County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Knott County Central High School
How many students attend Knott County Central High School?
Knott County Central High School has 520 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hindman, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knott County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knott County Central High School is 10.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Knott County Central High School?
66.3% of students at Knott County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knott County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Knott County Central High School is White at 98.8% of enrollment, in Hindman, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knott County Central High School?
Knott County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Knott County Central High School a good school?
Knott County Central High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Knott County?
Besides Knott County Central High School, Knott County also operates Hindman Elementary School (434 students), Carr Creek Elementary School (369 students), and Emmalena Elementary School (204 students). See the Knott County district page for the complete list.
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