Enrollment
646
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne County Middle School
Wayne County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Monticello, Kentucky, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 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 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #141.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% 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: 216 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 646 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students) and Monticello Elementary School (664 students) alongside Wayne 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 Wayne County Middle School compares
Wayne 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Wayne County Middle 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 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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~646 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayne County Middle School a good school?
Wayne County Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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