- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluefield, VA
Graham High
Federal NCES profile for Graham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510381001653
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham High has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Graham High held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 510381001653 · Bluefield, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Graham High held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Graham High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richlands Elem
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- Richlands High
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- This school
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- Tazewell Prima
Tazewell Primary
405 students
What this shows Graham High reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham High compares
Graham 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$13,165
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Graham High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tazewell County Public Schools reports $13,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richlands High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tazewell Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham High
How many students attend Graham High?
Graham High has 489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluefield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham High is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Graham High?
83.2% of students at Graham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham High?
The largest demographic group at Graham High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Bluefield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham High?
Graham High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Graham High rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, 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 Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Graham High, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students), Richlands High (557 students), and Tazewell High (509 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.