- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210549001315
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Spencer County High School held near 971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210549001315 · Taylorsville, KY High · MID · TRAD
986 enr · 18.3:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer County Elementary School (801 students)
Spencer County High School held near 971 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Spencer County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spencer County High School
986 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Elementary School
801 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Middle School
690 students
- Taylorsville E
Taylorsville Elementary School
661 students
- Spencer County 150
Spencer County Early Learning Center
150 students
- Hillview Acade 53
Hillview Academy
53 students
What this shows Spencer County High School reports 986 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer County High School compares
Spencer 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,139
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
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.
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
District finance for Spencer County reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~986 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 992 (2022-23) → 971 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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 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 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.
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.