- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, VA
John S. Battle High
Federal NCES profile for John S. Battle High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510390001746
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John S. Battle High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John S. Battle High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John S. Battle High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
John S. Battle High held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510390001746 · Bristol, VA High · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13.3:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
John S. Battle High held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John S. Battle High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- This school
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary
544 students
What this shows John S. Battle High reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How John S. Battle High compares
John S. Battle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,125
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, John S. Battle High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John S. Battle High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John S. Battle High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Bristol
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about John S. Battle High
How many students attend John S. Battle High?
John S. Battle High has 613 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S. Battle High?
The student-teacher ratio at John S. Battle High is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 John S. Battle High?
65.3% of students at John S. Battle High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John S. Battle High?
The largest demographic group at John S. Battle High is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Bristol, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John S. Battle High?
John S. Battle High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 John S. Battle High rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, John S. Battle High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Bristol, 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 Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides John S. Battle High, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and High Point Elementary (582 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.