- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Appomattox, VA
Appomattox Middle
Federal NCES profile for Appomattox Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510024000078
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appomattox Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Appomattox · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Appomattox Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Appomattox, VA.
School address
District: Appomattox County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510024000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Appomattox Middle shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510024000078 · Appomattox, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.6:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Appomattox County High (731 students)
Appomattox Middle shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Appomattox Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appomattox Cou
Appomattox County High
731 students
- Appomattox Pri
Appomattox Primary
609 students
- This school
Appomattox Middle
542 students
- Appomattox Ele
Appomattox Elementary
539 students
What this shows Appomattox Middle reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appomattox Middle compares
Appomattox Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Appomattox Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appomattox Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appomattox Middle'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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appomattox Middle
How many students attend Appomattox Middle?
Appomattox Middle has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Appomattox, VA. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Appomattox Middle is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appomattox Middle?
73.7% of students at Appomattox Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appomattox Middle?
The largest demographic group at Appomattox Middle is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Appomattox, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appomattox Middle?
Appomattox Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Appomattox?
By Resource Investment Index, Appomattox Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox County High (731 students), Appomattox Primary (609 students), and Appomattox Elementary (539 students). See the Appomattox County Public Schools district page for the complete list.