Enrollment
584
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Emporia, VA
Greensville County High
Federal NCES profile for Greensville County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510174000706
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greensville County High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 584
- students enrolled
Greensville County High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greensville County High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Emporia, VA.
School address
District: Greensville County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510174000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greensville County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greensville County High
Greensville County High is a mid-sized high school in Emporia, Virginia, enrolling 584 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Greensville County High is leaner than roughly 91% of Virginia schools and 24% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 584 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and White (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greensville County Public Schools spends $11,358 per pupil, 22% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 584 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Greensville County Public Schools also operates Greensville Elementary (985 students) and Edward W. Wyatt Middle (448 students) alongside Greensville County 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 Greensville County High compares
Greensville County 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,358
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 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
African American 74.0%
White 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Greensville County 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 Greensville County Public Schools, which includes Greensville County High.
$11,358
Per student
-22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 45.5%
Federal 27.8%
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 Greensville County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensville Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward W. Wyatt Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greensville County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greensville County High
How many students attend Greensville County High?
Greensville County High has 584 students enrolled. It is a high school in Emporia, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensville County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensville County High is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greensville County High?
The largest demographic group at Greensville County High is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Emporia, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greensville County High?
Greensville County High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Greensville County High rank among public schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, Greensville County High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Emporia, 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 Emporia on the city page.
Is Greensville County High a good school?
Greensville County High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. 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 Greensville County Public Schools?
Besides Greensville County High, Greensville County Public Schools also operates Greensville Elementary (985 students), Edward W. Wyatt Middle (448 students), and Belfield Elementary (145 students). See the Greensville County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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