- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paintsville, KY
Paintsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Paintsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210468001156
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paintsville High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Paintsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paintsville High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paintsville High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY.
School address
District: Paintsville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210468001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Paintsville High School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210468001156 · Paintsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.7:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Paintsville Elementary School (434 students)
Paintsville High School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Paintsville High School compares
Paintsville 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$15,375
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Paintsville High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paintsville Independent reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paintsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintsville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paintsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Paintsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paintsville High School
How many students attend Paintsville High School?
Paintsville High School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paintsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paintsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paintsville High School is 12.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 19% 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 Paintsville High School?
43.2% of students at Paintsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paintsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Paintsville High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Paintsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paintsville High School?
Paintsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Paintsville High School rank among schools in Paintsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paintsville High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paintsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Paintsville Independent?
Besides Paintsville High School, Paintsville Independent also operates Paintsville Elementary School (434 students). See the Paintsville Independent district page for the complete list.