- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stearns, KY
Mccreary Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Mccreary Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210399001014
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccreary Central High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 711
- students enrolled
Mccreary Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mccreary County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210399001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mccreary Central High School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210399001014 · Stearns, KY High · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 14.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccreary County Middle School (633 students)
Mccreary Central High School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mccreary Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mccreary Central High School
711 students
- Mccreary Count
Mccreary County Middle School
633 students
- Whitley City E
Whitley City Elementary School
547 students
- Pine Knot Elem
Pine Knot Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Mccreary Central High School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccreary Central High School compares
Mccreary Central 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$14,475
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Mccreary Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccreary County reports $14,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccreary Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccreary County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Knot Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccreary Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccreary Central High School
How many students attend Mccreary Central High School?
Mccreary Central High School has 711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stearns, KY. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccreary Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccreary Central High School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccreary Central High School?
74.1% of students at Mccreary Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccreary Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Mccreary Central High School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Stearns, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccreary Central High School?
Mccreary Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mccreary County?
Besides Mccreary Central High School, Mccreary County also operates Mccreary County Middle School (633 students), Whitley City Elementary School (547 students), and Pine Knot Elementary School (352 students). See the Mccreary County district page for the complete list.