- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, KY
Wayne County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210579002020
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne County Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne County Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579002020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Wayne County Middle School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 210579002020 · Monticello, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 16.6:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (895 students)
Wayne County Middle School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Wayne County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
895 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
664 students
- This school
Wayne County Middle School
646 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
432 students
- Walker Early L
Walker Early Learning Center
358 students
- Lake Cumberlan 30
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
30 students
What this shows Wayne County Middle School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne County Middle School compares
Wayne County Middle 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,466
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Wayne County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne County Middle 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne County Middle School
How many students attend Wayne County Middle School?
Wayne County Middle School has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, KY. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne County Middle School?
70.8% of students at Wayne County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne County Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne County Middle School?
Wayne County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Wayne County Middle School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Wayne County Middle School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students), Monticello Elementary School (664 students), and Bell Elementary School (432 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.