Enrollment
1,097
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · King George, VA
King George Middle
Federal NCES profile for King George Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510210000883
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King George Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in King George · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
King George Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King George Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in King George, VA.
School address
District: King George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510210000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King George Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at King George Middle
King George Middle is a large middle school in King George, Virginia, enrolling 1,097 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,097 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 235 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,097 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
King George County Public Schools also operates King George High (1,492 students) and Sealston Elementary (753 students) alongside King George 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 King George Middle compares
King George 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 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 59.8%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, King George Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for King George County Public Schools, which includes King George Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George High | Larger | 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 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 (~1,097 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about King George Middle
How many students attend King George Middle?
King George Middle has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a middle school in King George, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King George Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at King George Middle is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King George Middle?
30.3% of students at King George Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King George Middle?
The largest demographic group at King George Middle is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in King George, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King George Middle?
King George Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 King George Middle rank among public schools in King George?
By Resource Investment Index, King George Middle ranks #3 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 Middle a good school?
King George Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Middle, King George County Public Schools also operates King George High (1,492 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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