- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Gap, VA
Bland County High
Federal NCES profile for Bland County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510039003009
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bland County High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 517
- students enrolled
Bland County High has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510039003009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bland County High held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510039003009 · Rocky Gap, VA Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 27.2:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bland County Elementary (301 students)
Bland County High held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How Bland County High compares
Bland 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 | 27.2:1 | ▲ 96% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 18% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Bland County High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bland County Public Schools reports $14,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bland County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bland County Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bland County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bland County High
How many students attend Bland County High?
Bland County High has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Gap, VA. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bland County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bland County High is 27.2:1, which is 96% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bland County High?
67.8% of students at Bland County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bland County High?
The largest demographic group at Bland County High is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Rocky Gap, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bland County High?
Bland County High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Bland County Public Schools?
Besides Bland County High, Bland County Public Schools also operates Bland County Elementary (301 students). See the Bland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.