Enrollment
928
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Sterling, KY
Mcnabb Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcnabb Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210425001538
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcnabb Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcnabb Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnabb Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425001538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcnabb Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcnabb Middle School
Mcnabb Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, enrolling 928 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 928 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 928 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students) and Camargo Elementary School (597 students) alongside Mcnabb Middle 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 Mcnabb Middle School compares
Mcnabb Middle 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$11,489
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Mcnabb Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Mcnabb Middle School.
$11,489
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
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 Mcnabb Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcnabb Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~928 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcnabb Middle School
How many students attend Mcnabb Middle School?
Mcnabb Middle School has 928 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcnabb Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcnabb Middle School?
52.7% of students at Mcnabb Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcnabb Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcnabb Middle School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcnabb Middle School?
Mcnabb Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcnabb Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcnabb Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling on the city page.
Is Mcnabb Middle School a good school?
Mcnabb Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Mcnabb Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Camargo Elementary School (597 students), and Mapleton Elementary School (524 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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