Enrollment
359
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Proctorville, OH
Fairland High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390479303044
👥 S:T ratio 67
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairland High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Proctorville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairland High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Proctorville, OH.
School address
District: Fairland Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390479303044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairland High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairland High School
Fairland High School is a mid-sized high school in Proctorville, Ohio, enrolling 359 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Fairland High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Ohio schools and 54% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 595 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairland Local spends $10,722 per pupil, 27% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fairland Local also operates Fairland Middle School (331 students) and Fairland West Elementary School (306 students) alongside Fairland High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairland High School compares
Fairland High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$10,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Fairland High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairland Local, which includes Fairland High School.
$10,722
Per student
-27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 53.0%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairland West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairland East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairland High School
How many students attend Fairland High School?
Fairland High School has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Proctorville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairland High School is 8.3:1, which is 54% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% 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 Fairland High School?
38.6% of students at Fairland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairland High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairland High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Proctorville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairland High School?
Fairland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairland High School rank among public schools in Proctorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairland High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Proctorville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Proctorville on the city page.
Is Fairland High School a good school?
Fairland High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairland Local?
Besides Fairland High School, Fairland Local also operates Fairland Middle School (331 students), Fairland West Elementary School (306 students), and Fairland East Elementary School (302 students). See the Fairland Local district page for the complete list.
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