- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Defiance, VA
Fort Defiance High
Federal NCES profile for Fort Defiance High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510030000124
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Defiance High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fort Defiance · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Defiance High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Defiance High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Defiance, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fort Defiance High held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510030000124 · Fort Defiance, VA High · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 14.6:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Memorial High (837 students)
Fort Defiance High held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fort Defiance High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Memoria
Wilson Memorial High
837 students
- Edward G. Clym
Edward G. Clymore Elementary
803 students
- This school
Fort Defiance High
731 students
- Riverheads Ele
Riverheads Elementary
714 students
- Stuarts Draft
Stuarts Draft High
668 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary
655 students
What this shows Fort Defiance High reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Defiance High compares
Fort Defiance 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,991
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Fort Defiance High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta County Public Schools reports $13,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Defiance High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Memorial High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Defiance High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Defiance High
How many students attend Fort Defiance High?
Fort Defiance High has 731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Defiance, VA. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Defiance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Defiance High is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Defiance High?
36.7% of students at Fort Defiance High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Defiance High?
The largest demographic group at Fort Defiance High is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Fort Defiance, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Defiance High?
Fort Defiance High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Fort Defiance High rank among public schools in Fort Defiance?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Defiance High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Defiance, 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 Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Fort Defiance High, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Wilson Memorial High (837 students), Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), and Riverheads Elementary (714 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.