Enrollment
731
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510024000076
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Appomattox · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appomattox County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appomattox County High
Appomattox County High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Appomattox, Virginia, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.8% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Appomattox County Public Schools spends $11,352 per pupil, 23% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 731 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox Primary (609 students) and Appomattox Middle (542 students) alongside Appomattox County 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 Appomattox County High compares
Appomattox County 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appomattox County Public Schools, which includes Appomattox County High.
$11,352
Per student
-23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 57.9%
Federal 21.6%
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 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
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Appomattox on the city page.
Is Appomattox County High a good school?
Appomattox County High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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