Enrollment
333
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210597001397
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfe County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolfe County High School
Wolfe County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Campton, Kentucky, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wolfe County spends $16,745 per pupil, 27% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 333 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wolfe County also operates Campton Elementary School (315 students) and Wolfe County Middle School (148 students) alongside Wolfe 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 Wolfe County High School compares
Wolfe 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolfe County, which includes Wolfe County High School.
$16,745
Per student
+27%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 61.8%
Federal 28.2%
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 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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~333 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Campton on the city page.
Is Wolfe County High School a good school?
Wolfe County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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