How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CENTRAL HIGH | J.W. ADAMS COMBINED |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norton, VA | Pound, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 676 | 523 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.7% | 83.1% |
| 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.W. ADAMS COMBINED |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,544 | $13,544 |
| District | Wise County Public Schools | Wise County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CENTRAL HIGH | J.W. ADAMS COMBINED |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 89.7% |
| African American | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CENTRAL HIGH | J.W. ADAMS COMBINED |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 338:1 | 393.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.3% | 7.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 85 | 41 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.