- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bluefield, VA
Graham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Graham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510381001654
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Graham Middle shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 510381001654 · Bluefield, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 12.6:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Graham Middle shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Graham Middle 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
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- This school
Graham Middle
339 students
What this shows Graham Middle reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Middle compares
Graham Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Graham Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richlands High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Middle'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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Middle
How many students attend Graham Middle?
Graham Middle has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bluefield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Middle?
82.5% of students at Graham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Graham Middle is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Bluefield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Middle?
Graham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Graham Middle rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, 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.