- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chilhowie, VA
Chilhowie High
Federal NCES profile for Chilhowie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510352001558
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilhowie High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 384
- students enrolled
Chilhowie High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Chilhowie High held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510352001558 · Chilhowie, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 12.8:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowie Elementary (589 students)
Chilhowie High held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chilhowie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilhowie Elem
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- Marion Senior
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- This school
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- Marion Element
Marion Elementary
298 students
What this shows Chilhowie High reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilhowie High compares
Chilhowie 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 11% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$15,196
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Chilhowie High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chilhowie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilhowie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilhowie High
How many students attend Chilhowie High?
Chilhowie High has 384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chilhowie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie High is 12.8:1, which is 8% 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 Chilhowie High?
64.1% of students at Chilhowie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilhowie High?
The largest demographic group at Chilhowie High is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Chilhowie, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilhowie High?
Chilhowie High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Chilhowie High, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Chilhowie Elementary (589 students), Marion Senior High (563 students), and Marion Middle (401 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.