- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ringgold, VA
Dan River High
Federal NCES profile for Dan River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510294001214
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dan River High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ringgold · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dan River High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dan River High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ringgold, VA.
School address
District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510294001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Dan River High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 510294001214 · Ringgold, VA High · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 13.3:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Tunstall High (800 students)
Dan River High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dan River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tunstall High
Tunstall High
800 students
- Twin Springs E
Twin Springs Elementary
618 students
- Tunstall Middl
Tunstall Middle
609 students
- Chatham High
Chatham High
609 students
- This school
Dan River High
583 students
- Gretna High
Gretna High
507 students
What this shows Dan River High reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dan River High compares
Dan River High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Dan River High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsylvania County Public Schools reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dan River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tunstall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gretna High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dan River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dan River High
How many students attend Dan River High?
Dan River High has 583 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ringgold, VA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan River High is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Dan River High?
80.4% of students at Dan River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dan River High?
The largest demographic group at Dan River High is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Ringgold, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dan River High?
Dan River High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
How does Dan River High rank among public schools in Ringgold?
By Resource Investment Index, Dan River High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ringgold, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Dan River High, Pittsylvania County Public Schools also operates Tunstall High (800 students), Twin Springs Elementary (618 students), and Tunstall Middle (609 students). See the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.