- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Suffolk, VA
King's Fork High
Federal NCES profile for King's Fork High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510371002426
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King's Fork High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
King's Fork High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King's Fork High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371002426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
King's Fork High held near 1,666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 103.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 510371002426 · Suffolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,686 enr · 15.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Nansemond River High (1,683 students)
King's Fork High held near 1,666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 103.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
King's Fork High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- Northern Shore
Northern Shores Elementary
798 students
What this shows King's Fork High reports 1,686 students on the CCD universe file.
How King's Fork High compares
King's Fork 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 | 62.9% | ▲ 9% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,686 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,686
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
38.4%
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
$14,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
440
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.5%
White 15.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, King's Fork High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King's Fork High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nansemond River High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Shores Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King's Fork High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Suffolk
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,686 students)
Frequently asked questions about King's Fork High
How many students attend King's Fork High?
King's Fork High has 1,686 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,697 (2022-23) → 1,666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King's Fork High?
The student-teacher ratio at King's Fork 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's Fork High?
62.9% of students at King's Fork High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King's Fork High?
The largest demographic group at King's Fork High is African American at 69.5% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King's Fork High?
King's Fork High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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's Fork High rank among high schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, King's Fork High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides King's Fork High, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates Nansemond River High (1,683 students), Lakeland High (1,045 students), and King's Fork Middle (986 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.