- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Max Meadows, VA
Fort Chiswell High
Federal NCES profile for Fort Chiswell High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510411001800
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Chiswell High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Max Meadows · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Chiswell High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Chiswell High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Max Meadows, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fort Chiswell High held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510411001800 · Max Meadows, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Spiller Elementary (615 students)
Fort Chiswell High held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fort Chiswell High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spiller Elemen
Spiller Elementary
615 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
421 students
- This school
Fort Chiswell High
411 students
- Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat Elementary
350 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell Middle
319 students
- Scott Memorial
Scott Memorial Middle
305 students
What this shows Fort Chiswell High reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Chiswell High compares
Fort Chiswell 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 | 72.6% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
47.2%
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
$13,467
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Fort Chiswell High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wythe County Public Schools reports $13,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Chiswell High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Retreat Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Chiswell High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Chiswell High
How many students attend Fort Chiswell High?
Fort Chiswell High has 411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Max Meadows, VA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Chiswell High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Chiswell 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 Fort Chiswell High?
72.6% of students at Fort Chiswell High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Chiswell High?
The largest demographic group at Fort Chiswell High is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Max Meadows, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Chiswell High?
Fort Chiswell High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Fort Chiswell High rank among public schools in Max Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Chiswell High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Max Meadows, 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Fort Chiswell High, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), George Wythe High (421 students), and Rural Retreat Elementary (350 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.