Enrollment
542
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appomattox Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appomattox Middle
Appomattox Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Appomattox, Virginia, enrolling 542 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.7% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 542 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% 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: 222 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 542 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Appomattox County Public Schools also operates Appomattox County High (731 students) and Appomattox Primary (609 students) alongside Appomattox Middle.
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 Middle compares
Appomattox Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appomattox County Public Schools, which includes Appomattox Middle.
$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 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
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Appomattox Middle's federal record.
- Compare Appomattox Middle against another school. Compare schools
- Appomattox County Public Schools's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Appomattox on the city page.
Is Appomattox Middle a good school?
Appomattox Middle earns 54/100 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.