- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest, VA
Jefferson Forest High
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Forest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510036002175
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Forest High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Forest High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Forest High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Forest, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036002175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jefferson Forest High held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510036002175 · Forest, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,282 enr · 14.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Middle (854 students)
Jefferson Forest High held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Forest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
567 students
What this shows Jefferson Forest High reports 1,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Forest High compares
Jefferson Forest 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,519
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Jefferson Forest High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Forest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Forest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Forest High
How many students attend Jefferson Forest High?
Jefferson Forest High has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Forest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Forest High is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Forest High?
20.6% of students at Jefferson Forest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Forest High?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Forest High is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Forest, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Forest High?
Jefferson Forest High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Jefferson Forest High rank among public schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Forest High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Forest, 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 Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Jefferson Forest High, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Forest Middle (854 students), Staunton River High (816 students), and Liberty High (708 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.