Enrollment
540
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Martinsville, VA
Martinsville High
Federal NCES profile for Martinsville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510240000988
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martinsville High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 540
- students enrolled
Martinsville High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martinsville High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Martinsville, VA.
School address
District: Martinsville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510240000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martinsville High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martinsville High
Martinsville High is a mid-sized high school in Martinsville, Virginia, enrolling 540 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 540 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 220 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Martinsville City Public Schools also operates Albert Harris Elementary (399 students) and Martinsville Middle (387 students) alongside Martinsville 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 Martinsville High compares
Martinsville 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$15,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 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
African American 57.0%
White 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Martinsville High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martinsville City Public Schools, which includes Martinsville High.
$15,094
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 57.1%
Federal 20.1%
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 Martinsville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Harris Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinsville Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martinsville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martinsville High
How many students attend Martinsville High?
Martinsville High has 540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Martinsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martinsville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Martinsville High is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martinsville High?
The largest demographic group at Martinsville High is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Martinsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martinsville High?
Martinsville High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Martinsville High rank among public schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Martinsville High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Martinsville, 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 Martinsville on the city page.
Is Martinsville High a good school?
Martinsville High earns 34/100 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 Martinsville City Public Schools?
Besides Martinsville High, Martinsville City Public Schools also operates Albert Harris Elementary (399 students), Martinsville Middle (387 students), and Patrick Henry Elementary (357 students). See the Martinsville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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