Enrollment
1,686
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510371002426
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King's Fork High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at King's Fork High
King's Fork High is a higher-need, large high school in Suffolk, Virginia, enrolling 1,686 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,686 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 39 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 566 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,686 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Suffolk's high schools, it stands alongside Nansemond River High (1,683 students): King's Fork High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Suffolk City Public Schools also operates Nansemond River High (1,683 students) and Lakeland High (1,045 students) alongside King's Fork 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's Fork High compares
King's Fork 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,163
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Suffolk City Public Schools, which includes King's Fork High.
$13,163
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 47.5%
Federal 12.5%
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'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
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~1,686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical 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'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.
Is King's Fork High a good school?
King's Fork High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 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.
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