Enrollment
613
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510390001746
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John S. Battle High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at John S. Battle High
John S. Battle High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bristol, Virginia, enrolling 613 students.
At 13.3:1, 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 65.3% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 613 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 613 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bristol's high schools, it stands alongside Virginia High (638 students): John S. Battle High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 11.6:1).
Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students) and E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students) alongside John S. Battle High.
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 John S. Battle High compares
John S. Battle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,303
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Public Schools, which includes John S. Battle High.
$13,303
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 50.9%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John S. Battle High a good school?
John S. Battle High earns 44/100 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 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.
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