- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grafton, WV
Grafton High School
Federal NCES profile for Grafton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540138001053
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grafton High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 658
- students enrolled
Grafton High School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grafton, WV.
School address
District: Taylor County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540138001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Grafton High School grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 540138001053 · Grafton, WV High · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor County Middle School (640 students)
Grafton High School grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Grafton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grafton High School
658 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Middle School
640 students
- Anna Jarvis El
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
461 students
- West Taylor El 262
West Taylor Elementary School
262 students
- Flemington Ele 107
Flemington Elementary School
107 students
What this shows Grafton High School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grafton High School compares
Grafton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Grafton High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Taylor County Schools reports $15,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grafton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Jarvis Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Taylor Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flemington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grafton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grafton High School
How many students attend Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grafton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School is 13.4:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grafton High School?
The largest demographic group at Grafton High School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Grafton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Grafton High School rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grafton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Taylor County Schools?
Besides Grafton High School, Taylor County Schools also operates Taylor County Middle School (640 students), Anna Jarvis Elementary School (461 students), and West Taylor Elementary School (262 students). See the Taylor County Schools district page for the complete list.