Enrollment
337
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210417001050
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Middlesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlesboro High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlesboro High School
Middlesboro High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Middlesboro, Kentucky, enrolling 337 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller 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 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students) and Middlesboro Middle School (284 students) alongside Middlesboro 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 Middlesboro High School compares
Middlesboro 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 | 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 (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
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
$15,350
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesboro Independent, which includes Middlesboro High School.
$15,350
Per student
+16%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 36.7%
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 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~337 students)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Middlesboro High School a good school?
Middlesboro High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 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.
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