- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bassett, VA
Bassett High
Federal NCES profile for Bassett 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 510192000837
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bassett High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bassett · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bassett High has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bassett High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bassett, VA.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192000837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Bassett High held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 80.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 510192000837 · Bassett, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,098 enr · 12.5:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Magna Vista High (1,147 students)
Bassett High held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 80.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bassett High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magna Vista Hi
Magna Vista High
1,147 students
- This school
Bassett High
1,098 students
- Fieldale-Colli
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
792 students
- Laurel Park Mi
Laurel Park Middle
734 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
659 students
- G.W. Carver El
G.W. Carver Elementary
460 students
What this shows Bassett High reports 1,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bassett High compares
Bassett 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,812
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Bassett High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County Public Schools reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bassett High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bassett High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bassett High
How many students attend Bassett High?
Bassett High has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bassett, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 1,140 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bassett High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bassett High is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Bassett High?
99.4% of students at Bassett High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bassett High?
The largest demographic group at Bassett High is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Bassett, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bassett High?
Bassett 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 Bassett High rank among public schools in Bassett?
By Resource Investment Index, Bassett High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bassett, 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 Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Bassett High, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students), and Laurel Park Middle (734 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.