Enrollment
1,492
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · King George, VA
King George High
Federal NCES profile for King George High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510210000882
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King George High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in King George · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
King George High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King George High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in King George, VA.
School address
District: King George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510210000882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King George High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at King George High
King George High is a large high school in King George, Virginia, enrolling 1,492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,492 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 380 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,492 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
King George County Public Schools also operates King George Middle (1,097 students) and Sealston Elementary (753 students) alongside King George 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 King George High compares
King George 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,492 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,492
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,797
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 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.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, King George High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for King George County Public Schools, which includes King George High.
$11,797
Per student
-19%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 56.0%
Federal 11.7%
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 King George High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sealston Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King George Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Potomac Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King George High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about King George High
How many students attend King George High?
King George High has 1,492 students enrolled. It is a high school in King George, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King George High?
The student-teacher ratio at King George High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King George High?
30.2% of students at King George High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King George High?
The largest demographic group at King George High is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in King George, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King George High?
King George High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 King George High rank among public schools in King George?
By Resource Investment Index, King George High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in King George, 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 King George on the city page.
Is King George High a good school?
King George High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 King George County Public Schools?
Besides King George High, King George County Public Schools also operates King George Middle (1,097 students), Sealston Elementary (753 students), and King George Elementary (683 students). See the King George County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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