Enrollment
2,107
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, KY
Madison Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210372000949
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Central High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Central High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Central High School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Central High School
Madison Central High School is a large high school in Richmond, Kentucky, enrolling 2,107 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Kentucky schools and 20% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,107 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County also operates Madison Southern High School (1,224 students) and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students) alongside Madison 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 Madison Central High School compares
Madison 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,107 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,107
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,762
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Madison Central High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Madison Central High School.
$11,762
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Madison Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Southern High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Moores Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~2,107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Central High School
How many students attend Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has 2,107 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Central High School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Central High School?
44.8% of students at Madison Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Central High School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Central High School?
Madison Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Madison Central High School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Central High School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
Is Madison Central High School a good school?
Madison Central High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Madison County?
Besides Madison Central High School, Madison County also operates Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), Kirksville Elementary School (662 students), and Kingston Elementary School (608 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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