Enrollment
895
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, KY
Wayne County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne 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 210579001224
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne County High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579001224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne County High School
Wayne County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Monticello, Kentucky, enrolling 895 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Kentucky schools and 25% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 895 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 895 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wayne County also operates Monticello Elementary School (664 students) and Wayne County Middle School (646 students) alongside Wayne 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 Wayne County High School compares
Wayne 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,565
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 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 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Wayne County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Wayne County High School.
$12,565
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 64.4%
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 Wayne County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~895 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne County High School
How many students attend Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has 895 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School is 19:1, which is 25% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne County High School?
72.8% of students at Wayne County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne County High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne County High School?
Wayne 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 Wayne County High School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello on the city page.
Is Wayne County High School a good school?
Wayne County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Wayne County?
Besides Wayne County High School, Wayne County also operates Monticello Elementary School (664 students), Wayne County Middle School (646 students), and Bell Elementary School (432 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.
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