- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton Forge, VA
Clifton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clifton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510015201888
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 594
- students enrolled
Clifton Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510015201888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+209 students YoY
Clifton Middle grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+50.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+209 students YoY 510015201888 · Clifton Forge, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 16.1:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alleghany High (818 students)
Clifton Middle grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+50.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Clifton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alleghany High
Alleghany High
818 students
- This school
Clifton Middle
594 students
- Jeter-Watson E
Jeter-Watson Elementary
491 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
415 students
- Covington High
Covington High
339 students
- Callaghan Elem 270
Callaghan Elementary
270 students
What this shows Clifton Middle reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton Middle compares
Clifton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,827
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Clifton Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports $14,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeter-Watson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Callaghan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton Middle
How many students attend Clifton Middle?
Clifton Middle has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton Forge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), up 209.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Middle is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifton Middle?
78.0% of students at Clifton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clifton Middle is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Clifton Forge, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton Middle?
Clifton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Alleghany Highlands Public Schools?
Besides Clifton Middle, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools also operates Alleghany High (818 students), Jeter-Watson Elementary (491 students), and Mountain View Elementary (415 students). See the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district page for the complete list.