- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Victoria, VA
Central High
Federal NCES profile for Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510231000944
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Victoria, VA.
School address
District: Lunenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510231000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Central High held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510231000944 · Victoria, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 13.6:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria Elementary (400 students)
Central High held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.7 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
464 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
400 students
- Kenbridge Elem
Kenbridge Elementary
372 students
- Lunenburg Midd
Lunenburg Middle
341 students
What this shows Central High reports 464 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,848
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Central High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lunenburg County Public Schools reports $14,848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenbridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lunenburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High
How many students attend Central High?
Central High has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Victoria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Central High?
98.0% of students at Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High?
The largest demographic group at Central High is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Victoria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High?
Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Central High rank among public schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Victoria, 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 Lunenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Central High, Lunenburg County Public Schools also operates Victoria Elementary (400 students), Kenbridge Elementary (372 students), and Lunenburg Middle (341 students). See the Lunenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.