Enrollment
464
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510231000944
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 49
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High
Central High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Victoria, Virginia, enrolling 464 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 98.0% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 135 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 464 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lunenburg County Public Schools also operates Victoria Elementary (400 students) and Kenbridge Elementary (372 students) alongside Central High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central High compares
Central High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lunenburg County Public Schools, which includes Central High.
$13,007
Per student
-11%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 64.6%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Victoria on the city page.
Is Central High a good school?
Central High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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