- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broadway, VA
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
Federal NCES profile for J. Frank Hillyard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510339001498
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Frank Hillyard Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Broadway · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Frank Hillyard Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Frank Hillyard Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Broadway, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
J. Frank Hillyard Middle held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 510339001498 · Broadway, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
J. Frank Hillyard Middle held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J. Frank Hillyard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- This school
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- Wilbur S. Penc
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
671 students
What this shows J. Frank Hillyard Middle reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Frank Hillyard Middle compares
J. Frank Hillyard Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,743
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, J. Frank Hillyard Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Frank Hillyard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Frank Hillyard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Frank Hillyard Middle
How many students attend J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broadway, VA. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Frank Hillyard Middle is 14.2:1, which is 2% 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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
42.9% of students at J. Frank Hillyard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
The largest demographic group at J. Frank Hillyard Middle is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Broadway, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle rank among public schools in Broadway?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Frank Hillyard Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Broadway, 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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides J. Frank Hillyard Middle, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.