How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High | J.I. Burton High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norton, VA | Norton, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 676 | 328 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.7% | 99.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High | J.I. Burton High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,973 | $14,362 |
| District | Wise County Public Schools | Norton City Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High | J.I. Burton High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 86.3% |
| African American | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High | J.I. Burton High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 311:1 | 293:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.1% | 36.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 85 | 30 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.