- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510210000882
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in King George · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
King George High held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.8 → 94.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510210000882 · King George, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,492 enr · 15.5:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: King George Middle (1,097 students)
King George High held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.8 → 94.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
King George High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
King George High
1,492 students
- King George Mi
King George Middle
1,097 students
- Sealston Eleme
Sealston Elementary
753 students
- King George El
King George Elementary
683 students
- Potomac Elemen 566
Potomac Elementary
566 students
What this shows King George High reports 1,492 students on the CCD universe file.
How King George High compares
King George 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,806
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
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.
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
District finance for King George County Public Schools reports $12,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,489 (2022-23) → 1,493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 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 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.
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.