- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510390001736
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Abingdon High held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510390001736 · Abingdon, VA High · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 14.7:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students)
Abingdon High held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Abingdon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary
544 students
What this shows Abingdon High reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abingdon High compares
Abingdon High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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 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.
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
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~914 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.