- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buckingham, VA
Buckingham County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Buckingham County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510054000209
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckingham County Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Buckingham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 407
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham County Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buckingham, VA.
School address
District: Buckingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510054000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Buckingham County Middle shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 510054000209 · Buckingham, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 92.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckingham County High (646 students)
Buckingham County Middle shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Buckingham County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckingham Cou
Buckingham County High
646 students
- This school
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 Middle reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckingham County Middle compares
Buckingham County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
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.
Engagement
37.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 30.5%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Buckingham County Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham County High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Buckingham Co Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Buckingham Co Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Buckingham County Middle'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 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.
Frequently asked questions about Buckingham County Middle
How many students attend Buckingham County Middle?
Buckingham County Middle has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buckingham, VA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 36.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckingham County Middle?
92.3% of students at Buckingham County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckingham County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Buckingham County Middle is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Buckingham, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckingham County Middle?
Buckingham County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckingham County Middle rank among public schools in Buckingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckingham County Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Buckingham County Public Schools also operates Buckingham County High (646 students), Buckingham Co Primary (361 students), and Buckingham Co Elementary (351 students). See the Buckingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.