Enrollment
328
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norton, VA
J.I. Burton High
Federal NCES profile for J.I. Burton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510276001162
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.I. Burton High earns 39/100 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 3
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J.I. Burton High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.I. Burton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norton, VA.
School address
District: Norton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510276001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.I. Burton High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.I. Burton High
J.I. Burton High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norton, Virginia, enrolling 328 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 95.8% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norton's public schools, it stands alongside Norton Elementary (527 students): J.I. Burton High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.5:1).
Its district, Norton City Public Schools, also runs Norton Elementary (527 students).
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.I. Burton High compares
J.I. Burton 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$12,432
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 86.3%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, J.I. Burton High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton City Public Schools, which includes J.I. Burton High.
$12,432
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 20.9%
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.I. Burton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.I. Burton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Norton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~328 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J.I. Burton High
How many students attend J.I. Burton High?
J.I. Burton High has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.I. Burton High?
The student-teacher ratio at J.I. Burton High is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.I. Burton High?
95.8% of students at J.I. Burton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.I. Burton High?
The largest demographic group at J.I. Burton High is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Norton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.I. Burton High?
J.I. Burton High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.I. Burton High rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, J.I. Burton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norton, 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 Norton on the city page.
Is J.I. Burton High a good school?
J.I. Burton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. 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 Norton City Public Schools?
Besides J.I. Burton High, Norton City Public Schools also operates Norton Elementary (527 students). See the Norton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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