- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middlesboro, KY
Middlesboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Middlesboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210417001050
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesboro High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Middlesboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlesboro High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Middlesboro, KY.
School address
District: Middlesboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210417001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Middlesboro High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210417001050 · Middlesboro, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students)
Middlesboro High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Middlesboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesboro El
Middlesboro Elementary School
514 students
- This school
Middlesboro High School
337 students
- Middlesboro Mi
Middlesboro Middle School
284 students
- Middlesboro Al 31
Middlesboro Alternative School
31 students
- Middlesboro Gr 2
Middlesboro Group Home School
2 students
What this shows Middlesboro High School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesboro High School compares
Middlesboro 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$17,021
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Middlesboro High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesboro Independent reports $17,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Group Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesboro High School
How many students attend Middlesboro High School?
Middlesboro High School has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middlesboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro High School is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Middlesboro High School?
68.8% of students at Middlesboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Middlesboro High School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesboro High School?
Middlesboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Middlesboro High School rank among public schools in Middlesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Middlesboro, 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 Middlesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesboro Independent?
Besides Middlesboro High School, Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students), Middlesboro Middle School (284 students), and Middlesboro Alternative School (31 students). See the Middlesboro Independent district page for the complete list.