Enrollment
1,113
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerset, KY
Pulaski County High School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210495001233
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210495001233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pulaski County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pulaski County High School
Pulaski County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Somerset, Kentucky, enrolling 1,113 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,113 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 229 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,113 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Somerset's high schools, it stands alongside Southwestern High School (1,213 students): Pulaski County High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.4:1).
Pulaski County also operates Southwestern High School (1,213 students) and Southern Middle School (871 students) alongside Pulaski 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 Pulaski County High School compares
Pulaski 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,113
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$11,722
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Pulaski County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski County, which includes Pulaski County High School.
$11,722
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 56.3%
Federal 17.7%
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 Pulaski County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Somerset
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pulaski County High School
How many students attend Pulaski County High School?
Pulaski County High School has 1,113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerset, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County High School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski County High School?
53.9% of students at Pulaski County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski County High School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski County High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski County High School?
Pulaski County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pulaski County High School rank among high schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset on the city page.
Is Pulaski County High School a good school?
Pulaski County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Pulaski County?
Besides Pulaski County High School, Pulaski County also operates Southwestern High School (1,213 students), Southern Middle School (871 students), and Northern Middle School (797 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.
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