- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamsburg, KY
Whitley County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210588001387
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley County Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588001387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Whitley County Middle School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 210588001387 · Williamsburg, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14.4:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Whitley County Middle School shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitley County
Whitley County High School
919 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
669 students
- This school
Whitley County Middle School
547 students
- Whitley Centra
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- Whitley County 303
Whitley County North Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Whitley County Middle School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley County Middle School compares
Whitley County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$13,081
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Whitley County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley County Middle School
How many students attend Whitley County Middle School?
Whitley County Middle School has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitley County Middle School?
77.3% of students at Whitley County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley County Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley County Middle School?
Whitley County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Whitley County Middle School rank among public schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County?
Besides Whitley County Middle School, Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students), Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students), and Whitley Central Intermediate School (456 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.