Enrollment
1,362
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmyra, VA
Fluvanna County High
Federal NCES profile for Fluvanna County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510138000625
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fluvanna County High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fluvanna County High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fluvanna County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, VA.
School address
District: Fluvanna County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510138000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fluvanna County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fluvanna County High
Fluvanna County High is a large combined-grade school in Palmyra, Virginia, enrolling 1,362 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,362 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Palmyra's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary (751 students): Fluvanna County High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.9:1).
Fluvanna County Public Schools also operates Central Elementary (751 students) and Fluvanna Middle (745 students) alongside Fluvanna County High.
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 Fluvanna County High compares
Fluvanna County High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,362 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,362
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$13,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 66.7%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Fluvanna County High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fluvanna County Public Schools, which includes Fluvanna County High.
$13,400
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 Fluvanna County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fluvanna Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carysbrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fluvanna County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Palmyra
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fluvanna County High
How many students attend Fluvanna County High?
Fluvanna County High has 1,362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmyra, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna County High is 13.4:1, 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 Fluvanna County High?
33.3% of students at Fluvanna County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fluvanna County High?
The largest demographic group at Fluvanna County High is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Palmyra, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fluvanna County High?
Fluvanna County High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Fluvanna County High rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Fluvanna County High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palmyra on the city page.
Is Fluvanna County High a good school?
Fluvanna County High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Fluvanna County Public Schools?
Besides Fluvanna County High, Fluvanna County Public Schools also operates Central Elementary (751 students), Fluvanna Middle (745 students), and Carysbrook Elementary (457 students). See the Fluvanna County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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