- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honaker, VA
Honaker High
Federal NCES profile for Honaker High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510342001522
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honaker High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Honaker · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Honaker High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Honaker High ranks #3 of 4 schools in Honaker, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Honaker High held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510342001522 · Honaker, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 14.1:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Honaker High held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Honaker High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Honaker Elemen
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- This school
Honaker High
422 students
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- Lebanon Elemen
Lebanon Elementary
292 students
What this shows Honaker High reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honaker High compares
Honaker 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
33
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 98.3%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Honaker High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Honaker High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honaker High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Honaker
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honaker High
How many students attend Honaker High?
Honaker High has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honaker, VA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honaker High?
The student-teacher ratio at Honaker High is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honaker High?
90.1% of students at Honaker High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honaker High?
The largest demographic group at Honaker High is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in Honaker, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honaker High?
Honaker High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Honaker High rank among schools in Honaker?
By Resource Investment Index, Honaker High ranks #3 of 4 schools in Honaker, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Honaker High, Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students), Lebanon High (571 students), and Castlewood Elementary (354 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.