Enrollment
914
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Abingdon, VA
Abingdon High
Federal NCES profile for Abingdon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510390001736
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abingdon High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Abingdon High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abingdon High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Abingdon, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abingdon High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abingdon High
Abingdon High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Abingdon, Virginia, enrolling 914 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 914 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Washington County Public Schools also operates E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students) and John S. Battle High (613 students) alongside Abingdon High.
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 Abingdon High compares
Abingdon High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$13,303
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Abingdon High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes Abingdon High.
$13,303
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 50.9%
Federal 12.5%
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 Abingdon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abingdon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~914 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Abingdon High
How many students attend Abingdon High?
Abingdon High has 914 students enrolled. It is a high school in Abingdon, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abingdon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Abingdon High is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abingdon High?
65.3% of students at Abingdon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abingdon High?
The largest demographic group at Abingdon High is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Abingdon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abingdon High?
Abingdon High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Abingdon High rank among public schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Abingdon High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Abingdon, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abingdon on the city page.
Is Abingdon High a good school?
Abingdon High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia 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 Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Abingdon High, Washington County Public Schools also operates E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), John S. Battle High (613 students), and High Point Elementary (582 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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