Enrollment
580
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanton, KY
Powell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Powell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210489001220
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell County High School earns 40/100 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 5
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stanton, KY.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powell County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powell County High School
Powell County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Stanton, Kentucky, enrolling 580 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 495 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 116 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 206 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 580 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Powell County also operates Clay City Elementary School (425 students) and Powell County Middle School (418 students) alongside Powell County 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 Powell County High School compares
Powell County 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 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 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Powell County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powell County, which includes Powell County High School.
$12,879
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 29.3%
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 Powell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powell County High School
How many students attend Powell County High School?
Powell County High School has 580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell County High School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Powell County High School?
55.3% of students at Powell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Powell County High School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Stanton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell County High School?
Powell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Powell County High School rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton on the city page.
Is Powell County High School a good school?
Powell County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Powell County?
Besides Powell County High School, Powell County also operates Clay City Elementary School (425 students), Powell County Middle School (418 students), and Stanton Elementary School (322 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.
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