Enrollment
1,140
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 510246003090
Mecklenburg County High — Baskerville, VA
Federal NCES profile for Mecklenburg County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.3%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mecklenburg County High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mecklenburg County High reports 1,140 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 69.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the Virginia average and 70% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mecklenburg County Public Schools spends $24,803 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.2% from local sources (property taxes), 45.0% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mecklenburg County High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 47% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$24,803
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 1,140 Top 88% in Virginia — larger than 12% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.3% +47% vs state
NCES ID 510246003090
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mecklenburg County Public Schools, which includes Mecklenburg County High.
$24,803
Per student
+53%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 45.0%
Federal 14.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mecklenburg County High
How many students attend Mecklenburg County High?
Mecklenburg County High has 1,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baskerville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecklenburg County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecklenburg County High is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mecklenburg County High?
88.3% of students at Mecklenburg County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mecklenburg County High?
The largest demographic group at Mecklenburg County High is White at 45.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baskerville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mecklenburg County High?
Mecklenburg County High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.