- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buckingham, VA
Buckingham County High
Federal NCES profile for Buckingham 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 510054000210
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckingham County High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buckingham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckingham County High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham County High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buckingham, VA.
School address
District: Buckingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510054000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Buckingham County High held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 510054000210 · Buckingham, VA High · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 12.9:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckingham County Middle (407 students)
Buckingham County High held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Buckingham County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buckingham County High
646 students
- Buckingham Cou
Buckingham County Middle
407 students
- Buckingham Co
Buckingham Co Primary
361 students
- Buckingham Co
Buckingham Co Elementary
351 students
- Buckingham Co 103
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center
103 students
What this shows Buckingham County High reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckingham County High compares
Buckingham 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$15,667
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 33.9%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Buckingham County High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckingham County Public Schools reports $15,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckingham County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Buckingham Co Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Buckingham Co Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckingham County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buckingham County High
How many students attend Buckingham County High?
Buckingham County High has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buckingham, VA. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham County High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 Buckingham County High?
92.0% of students at Buckingham County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham County High?
The largest demographic group at Buckingham County High is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Buckingham, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckingham County High?
Buckingham County High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckingham County High rank among public schools in Buckingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham County High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buckingham, 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 Buckingham County Public Schools?
Besides Buckingham County High, Buckingham County Public Schools also operates Buckingham County Middle (407 students), Buckingham Co Primary (361 students), and Buckingham Co Elementary (351 students). See the Buckingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.