Enrollment
586
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Campbellsville, KY
Taylor County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210552001319
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Campbellsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Campbellsville, KY.
School address
District: Taylor County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210552001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County Middle School
Taylor County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Campbellsville, Kentucky, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Kentucky schools and 28% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 463 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #386, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 586 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 middle schools, it stands alongside Campbellsville Middle School (284 students): Taylor County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (819 students) and Taylor County Primary Center (670 students) alongside Taylor 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 Taylor County Middle School compares
Taylor 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Taylor 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 Taylor County, which includes Taylor County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Campbellsville
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 (~586 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Middle School
How many students attend Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has 586 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor County Middle School?
50.1% of students at Taylor County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Taylor County Middle School rank among public schools in Campbellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School a good school?
Taylor County Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Middle School, Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (819 students), Taylor County Primary Center (670 students), and Taylor County Elementary School (594 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.
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