- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Campton, KY
Wolfe County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wolfe County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210597001397
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfe County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Campton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfe County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Campton, KY.
School address
District: Wolfe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210597001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wolfe County High School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210597001397 · Campton, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.9:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Campton Elementary School (315 students)
Wolfe County High School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Wolfe County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wolfe County High School
333 students
- Campton Elemen
Campton Elementary School
315 students
- Wolfe County M
Wolfe County Middle School
148 students
- Rogers Element 127
Rogers Elementary School
127 students
- Red River Vall 107
Red River Valley Elementary School
107 students
- Dessie Scott S 23
Dessie Scott School
23 students
What this shows Wolfe County High School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolfe County High School compares
Wolfe County High 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 34% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$17,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.5%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Wolfe County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wolfe County reports $17,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolfe County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wolfe County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red River Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dessie Scott School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfe County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolfe County High School
How many students attend Wolfe County High School?
Wolfe County High School has 333 students enrolled. It is a high school in Campton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe County High School is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Wolfe County High School?
75.8% of students at Wolfe County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfe County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfe County High School is White at 98.5% of enrollment, in Campton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfe County High School?
Wolfe County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Wolfe County High School rank among public schools in Campton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Campton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wolfe County?
Besides Wolfe County High School, Wolfe County also operates Campton Elementary School (315 students), Wolfe County Middle School (148 students), and Rogers Elementary School (127 students). See the Wolfe County district page for the complete list.