Enrollment
819
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Campbellsville, KY
Taylor County High School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210552001318
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Campbellsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Campbellsville, KY.
School address
District: Taylor County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210552001318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County High School
Taylor County High School is a large high school in Campbellsville, Kentucky, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Campbellsville's high schools, it stands alongside Campbellsville High School (370 students): Taylor County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 18.5:1).
Taylor County also operates Taylor County Primary Center (670 students) and Taylor County Elementary School (594 students) alongside Taylor 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 Taylor County High School compares
Taylor 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,704
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Taylor County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor County, which includes Taylor County High School.
$12,704
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 54.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Taylor County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Campbellsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County High School
How many students attend Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has 819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor County High School?
43.8% of students at Taylor County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County High School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County High School?
Taylor County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Taylor County High School rank among public schools in Campbellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Campbellsville, 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 Campbellsville on the city page.
Is Taylor County High School a good school?
Taylor County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Taylor County?
Besides Taylor County High School, Taylor County also operates Taylor County Primary Center (670 students), Taylor County Elementary School (594 students), and Taylor County Middle School (586 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.
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