- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pikeville, KY
Pike County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Pike County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480000505
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike County Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike County Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pike County Central High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210480000505 · Pikeville, KY High · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 16:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Pike County Central High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Pike County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school
Pike County Central High School
561 students
What this shows Pike County Central High School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike County Central High School compares
Pike County Central 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Pike County Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Pikeville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pike County Central High School
How many students attend Pike County Central High School?
Pike County Central High School has 561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pikeville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike County Central High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pike County Central High School?
55.4% of students at Pike County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Pike County Central High School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike County Central High School?
Pike County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Pike County Central High School rank among high schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Pike County Central High School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.