How do these schools compare?
| Metric | COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLE | KING'S FORK HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SUFFOLK, VA | Suffolk, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 736 | 1,686 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.0% | 62.9% |
| 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 | COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLE | KING'S FORK HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,809 | $14,809 |
| District | Suffolk City Public Schools | Suffolk City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLE | KING'S FORK HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.4% | 15.5% |
| African American | 55.4% | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 7.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | COLONEL FRED CHERRY MIDDLE | KING'S FORK HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 368:1 | 337.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 38.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 82 | 440 |
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.