Enrollment
1,223
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Versailles, KY
Woodford County High School
Federal NCES profile for Woodford County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210600001404
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodford County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodford County High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodford County High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Versailles, KY.
School address
District: Woodford County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210600001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodford County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodford County High School
Woodford County High School is a large high school in Versailles, Kentucky, enrolling 1,223 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.1% free-meal eligibility runs 36% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,223 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Woodford County also operates Woodford County Middle School (897 students) and Southside Elementary School (607 students) alongside Woodford 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 Woodford County High School compares
Woodford 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,223 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,223
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,315
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Woodford County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodford County, which includes Woodford County High School.
$12,315
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.7%
Federal 14.5%
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 Woodford County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodford County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,223 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodford County High School
How many students attend Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School has 1,223 students enrolled. It is a high school in Versailles, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodford County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodford County High School is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodford County High School?
38.1% of students at Woodford County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodford County High School?
The largest demographic group at Woodford County High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Versailles, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodford County High School rank among public schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodford County High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Versailles, 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 Versailles on the city page.
Is Woodford County High School a good school?
Woodford County High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Woodford County?
Besides Woodford County High School, Woodford County also operates Woodford County Middle School (897 students), Southside Elementary School (607 students), and Huntertown Elementary School (443 students). See the Woodford County district page for the complete list.
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