Enrollment
683
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Berryville, VA
Clarke County High
Federal NCES profile for Clarke County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510087002100
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke County High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berryville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke County High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berryville, VA.
School address
District: Clarke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510087002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarke County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarke County High
Clarke County High is a mid-sized high school in Berryville, Virginia, enrolling 683 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clarke County Public Schools also operates D.G. Cooley Elementary (504 students) and Johnson-Williams Middle (415 students) alongside Clarke County 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 Clarke County High compares
Clarke County 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Clarke County High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County Public Schools, which includes Clarke County High.
$13,742
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 34.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Clarke County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.G. Cooley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson-Williams Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyce Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarke County High
How many students attend Clarke County High?
Clarke County High has 683 students enrolled. It is a high school in Berryville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke County High is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Clarke County High?
24.2% of students at Clarke County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke County High?
The largest demographic group at Clarke County High is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Berryville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke County High?
Clarke County High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarke County High rank among public schools in Berryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berryville, 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 Berryville on the city page.
Is Clarke County High a good school?
Clarke County High earns 46/100 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 Clarke County Public Schools?
Besides Clarke County High, Clarke County Public Schools also operates D.G. Cooley Elementary (504 students), Johnson-Williams Middle (415 students), and Boyce Elementary (281 students). See the Clarke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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