Enrollment
164
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, VA
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joseph P. King Jr. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510141002431
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Franklin, VA.
School address
District: Franklin City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510141002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph P. King Jr. Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Franklin, Virginia, enrolling 164 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.8% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Virginia schools, with 164 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Franklin City Public Schools spends $17,714 per pupil, 21% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 164 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Franklin City Public Schools also operates S.P. Morton Elementary (620 students) and Franklin High (504 students) alongside Joseph P. King Jr. 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 Joseph P. King Jr. Middle compares
Joseph P. King Jr. 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 18% in Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.8%
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
$17,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 98.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin City Public Schools, which includes Joseph P. King Jr. Middle.
$17,714
Per student
+21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 45.0%
Federal 27.0%
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 Joseph P. King Jr. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.P. Morton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph P. King Jr. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
How many students attend Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle has 164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
98.8% of students at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Joseph P. King Jr. Middle rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Franklin, 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 Franklin on the city page.
Is Joseph P. King Jr. Middle a good school?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia. 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 Franklin City Public Schools?
Besides Joseph P. King Jr. Middle, Franklin City Public Schools also operates S.P. Morton Elementary (620 students) and Franklin High (504 students). See the Franklin City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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