Enrollment
986
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylorsville, KY
Spencer County High School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210549001315
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer County High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Taylorsville, KY.
School address
District: Spencer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210549001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer County High School
Spencer County High School is a large high school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, enrolling 986 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Kentucky schools and 20% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 32.2% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 94% of state schools at 986 students.
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 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Spencer County also operates Spencer County Elementary School (801 students) and Spencer County Middle School (690 students) alongside Spencer 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 Spencer County High School compares
Spencer 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
986
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,199
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Spencer County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer County, which includes Spencer County High School.
$11,199
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 Spencer County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~986 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer County High School
How many students attend Spencer County High School?
Spencer County High School has 986 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer County High School is 18.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer County High School?
32.2% of students at Spencer County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer County High School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer County High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer County High School?
Spencer County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Spencer County High School rank among public schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville on the city page.
Is Spencer County High School a good school?
Spencer County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Spencer County?
Besides Spencer County High School, Spencer County also operates Spencer County Elementary School (801 students), Spencer County Middle School (690 students), and Taylorsville Elementary School (661 students). See the Spencer County district page for the complete list.
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