Enrollment
519
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Inez, KY
Martin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Martin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210384000985
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Inez · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin County High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inez, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin County High School
Martin County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Inez, Kentucky, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 519 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 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% 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 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Martin County also operates Eden Elementary School (371 students) and Warfield Elementary School (332 students) alongside Martin County 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 Martin County High School compares
Martin County 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$13,300
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 96.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Martin County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin County, which includes Martin County High School.
$13,300
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 27.2%
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 Martin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inez Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~519 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin County High School
How many students attend Martin County High School?
Martin County High School has 519 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inez, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin County High School is 17.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin County High School?
68.8% of students at Martin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Martin County High School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Inez, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin County High School?
Martin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Martin County High School rank among public schools in Inez?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inez, 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 Inez on the city page.
Is Martin County High School a good school?
Martin County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Martin County?
Besides Martin County High School, Martin County also operates Eden Elementary School (371 students), Warfield Elementary School (332 students), and Martin County Middle School (262 students). See the Martin County district page for the complete list.
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