Enrollment
695
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rowan County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rowan County Middle School
Rowan County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Morehead, Kentucky, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 438 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #409, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Morehead's middle schools, it stands alongside Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle (14 students): Rowan County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 7:1).
Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students) and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students) alongside Rowan County Middle 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 Rowan County Middle School compares
Rowan County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,750
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan County, which includes Rowan County Middle School.
$11,750
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rowan County Middle School a good school?
Rowan County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 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.
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