Enrollment
726
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. Frank Hillyard Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. Frank Hillyard Middle
J. Frank Hillyard Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Broadway, Virginia, enrolling 726 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.9% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 199 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 726 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students) and Broadway High (932 students) alongside J. Frank Hillyard Middle.
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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle compares
J. Frank Hillyard Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Public Schools, which includes J. Frank Hillyard Middle.
$13,933
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Broadway on the city page.
Is J. Frank Hillyard Middle a good school?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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