- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amelia Court House, VA
Amelia County High
Federal NCES profile for Amelia County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510018001828
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia County High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 516
- students enrolled
Amelia County High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Amelia County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510018001828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Amelia County High shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 510018001828 · Amelia Court House, VA High · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 14.3:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Amelia County Elementary (778 students)
Amelia County High shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Amelia County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amelia County
Amelia County Elementary
778 students
- This school
Amelia County High
516 students
- Amelia County 306
Amelia County Middle
306 students
What this shows Amelia County High reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelia County High compares
Amelia County High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$14,096
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Amelia County High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amelia County Public Schools reports $14,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelia County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amelia County High
How many students attend Amelia County High?
Amelia County High has 516 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amelia Court House, VA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia County High is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amelia County High?
86.4% of students at Amelia County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia County High?
The largest demographic group at Amelia County High is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Amelia Court House, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia County High?
Amelia County High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Amelia County Public Schools?
Besides Amelia County High, Amelia County Public Schools also operates Amelia County Elementary (778 students) and Amelia County Middle (306 students). See the Amelia County Public Schools district page for the complete list.