- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · King and Queen C H, VA
Central High
Federal NCES profile for Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510207000878
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 265
- students enrolled
Central High has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: King and Queen County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510207000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central High held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510207000878 · King and Queen C H, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawson-Marriott Elementary (178 students)
Central High held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High
265 students
- Lawson-Marriot
Lawson-Marriott Elementary
178 students
- King & Queen E
King & Queen Elementary
168 students
What this shows Central High reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High compares
Central 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,570
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 34.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Central High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for King and Queen County Public Schools reports $16,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson-Marriott Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King & Queen Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in King and Queen C H, VA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 8.8:1, which is 37% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High?
The largest demographic group at Central High is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in King and Queen C H, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High?
Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 King and Queen County Public Schools?
Besides Central High, King and Queen County Public Schools also operates Lawson-Marriott Elementary (178 students) and King & Queen Elementary (168 students). See the King and Queen County Public Schools district page for the complete list.