Enrollment
422
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lee County Middle High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lee County Middle High School
Lee County Middle High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beattyville, Kentucky, enrolling 422 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 76.6% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 312 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #279, 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 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Beattyville's public schools, it stands alongside Lee County Elementary School (468 students): Lee County Middle High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Its district, Lee County, also runs Lee County Elementary School (468 students).
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 Lee County Middle High School compares
Lee County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,166
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County, which includes Lee County Middle High School.
$13,166
Per student
0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 53.7%
Federal 26.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Beattyville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~422 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Lee County Middle High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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