- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beattyville, KY
Lee County Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Lee County Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210327002434
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee County Middle High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 422
- students enrolled
Lee County Middle High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210327002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lee County Middle High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210327002434 · Beattyville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 15.6:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County Elementary School (468 students)
Lee County Middle High School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Lee County Middle High School compares
Lee County Middle High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$13,311
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, Lee County Middle High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $13,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee County Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee County Middle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Beattyville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee County Middle High School
How many students attend Lee County Middle High School?
Lee County Middle High School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beattyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee County Middle High School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee County Middle High School?
76.6% of students at Lee County Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee County Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Lee County Middle High School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Beattyville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee County Middle High School?
Lee County Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Lee County Middle High School, Lee County also operates Lee County Elementary School (468 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.