- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210495001233
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Pulaski County High School held near 1,173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 210495001233 · Somerset, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,113 enr · 15.7:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (1,213 students)
Pulaski County High School held near 1,173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Pulaski County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
1,213 students
- This school
Pulaski County High School
1,113 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
871 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle School
797 students
- Southern Eleme
Southern Elementary School
611 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary School
551 students
What this shows Pulaski County High School reports 1,113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski County High School compares
Pulaski County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,724
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
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.
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
District finance for Pulaski County reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,113 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,209 (2022-23) → 1,173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.