- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Radcliff, KY
North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210249000520
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Radcliff · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Radcliff, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
North Middle School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210249000520 · Radcliff, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 14.5:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
North Middle School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 567
North Middle School
567 students
What this shows North Middle School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle School compares
North Middle 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, North Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle School
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has 567 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Radcliff, KY. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 North Middle School?
59.5% of students at North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Middle School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Radcliff, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle School?
North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 North Middle School rank among public schools in Radcliff?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Radcliff, 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 Radcliff on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides North Middle School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.