- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morehead, KY
Rowan County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rowan County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210510001478
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowan County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowan County Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan County Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Rowan County Middle School shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 210510001478 · Morehead, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 17.4:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Rowan County Middle School shrank from 716 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rowan County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rowan County S
Rowan County Senior High School
904 students
- This school
Rowan County Middle School
695 students
- Mcbrayer Eleme
Mcbrayer Elementary School
566 students
- Rodburn Elemen
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- Tilden Hogge E 207
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Rowan County Middle School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowan County Middle School compares
Rowan County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,419
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Rowan County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowan County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowan County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Morehead
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rowan County Middle School
How many students attend Rowan County Middle School?
Rowan County Middle School has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morehead, KY. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowan County Middle School?
59.9% of students at Rowan County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowan County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rowan County Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowan County Middle School?
Rowan County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Rowan County Middle School rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan County Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Morehead, 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 Morehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Rowan County Middle School, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students), and Rodburn Elementary School (419 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.