Enrollment
421
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wytheville, VA
George Wythe High
Federal NCES profile for George Wythe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510411001801
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Wythe High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wytheville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George Wythe High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Wythe High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Wythe High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Wythe High
George Wythe High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Wytheville, Virginia, enrolling 421 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 73.4% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 421 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students) and Fort Chiswell High (411 students) alongside George Wythe 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 George Wythe High compares
George Wythe 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$12,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.6 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 83.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, George Wythe High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wythe County Public Schools, which includes George Wythe High.
$12,353
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 George Wythe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell 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 George Wythe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Wythe High
How many students attend George Wythe High?
George Wythe High has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wytheville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Wythe High?
The student-teacher ratio at George Wythe High is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 George Wythe High?
73.4% of students at George Wythe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Wythe High?
The largest demographic group at George Wythe High is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Wytheville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Wythe High?
George Wythe High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Wythe High rank among public schools in Wytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, George Wythe High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wytheville, 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 Wytheville on the city page.
Is George Wythe High a good school?
George Wythe High earns 40/100 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides George Wythe High, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), Fort Chiswell High (411 students), and Rural Retreat Elementary (350 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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