- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barbourville, KY
Knox County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Knox County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210315002029
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox County Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox County Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Knox County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210315002029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Knox County Middle School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 210315002029 · Barbourville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Central High School (720 students)
Knox County Middle School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Knox County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Central H
Knox Central High School
720 students
- This school
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- Jesse D Lay El
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Knox County Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox County Middle School compares
Knox County Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,730
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Knox County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox County Middle School
How many students attend Knox County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barbourville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox County Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knox County Middle School?
79.0% of students at Knox County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Knox County Middle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox County Middle School?
Knox County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Knox County Middle School rank among public schools in Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox County Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Barbourville, 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 Barbourville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Knox County Middle School, Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students), Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students), and Lynn Camp Middle High School (447 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.