- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Appomattox, VA
Appomattox County High
Federal NCES profile for Appomattox County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510024000076
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appomattox County High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Appomattox · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Appomattox County High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Appomattox, VA.
School address
District: Appomattox County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510024000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Appomattox County High held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510024000076 · Appomattox, VA High · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 14.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Appomattox Primary (609 students)
Appomattox County High held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Appomattox County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Appomattox County High
731 students
- Appomattox Pri
Appomattox Primary
609 students
- Appomattox Mid
Appomattox Middle
542 students
- Appomattox Ele
Appomattox Elementary
539 students
What this shows Appomattox County High reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appomattox County High compares
Appomattox County 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$12,435
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Appomattox County High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Appomattox County Public Schools reports $12,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appomattox County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appomattox County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- 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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appomattox County High
How many students attend Appomattox County High?
Appomattox County High has 731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Appomattox, VA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appomattox County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Appomattox County High is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appomattox County High?
72.8% of students at Appomattox County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appomattox County High?
The largest demographic group at Appomattox County High is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Appomattox, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appomattox County High?
Appomattox County High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Appomattox County High rank among public schools in Appomattox?
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Appomattox, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Appomattox County Public Schools?
Besides Appomattox County High, Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox Primary (609 students), Appomattox Middle (542 students), and Appomattox Elementary (539 students). See the Appomattox County Public Schools district page for the complete list.