- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510240000988
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Martinsville High held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510240000988 · Martinsville, VA High · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Harris Elementary (399 students)
Martinsville High held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Martinsville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Martinsville High
540 students
- Albert Harris
Albert Harris Elementary
399 students
- Martinsville M
Martinsville Middle
387 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry Elementary
357 students
- Clearview Earl 110
Clearview Early Learning Center
110 students
What this shows Martinsville High reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martinsville High compares
Martinsville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,343
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Martinsville City Public Schools reports $17,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~540 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.