- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baskerville, VA
Mecklenburg County High
Federal NCES profile for Mecklenburg County 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 510246003090
👥 S:T ratio 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mecklenburg County High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,140
- students enrolled
Mecklenburg County High has class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510246003090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mecklenburg County High held near 1,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.3 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510246003090 · Baskerville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,140 enr · 16.5:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mecklenburg County Middle (819 students)
Mecklenburg County High held near 1,155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.3 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mecklenburg County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mecklenburg County High
1,140 students
- Mecklenburg Co
Mecklenburg County Middle
819 students
- South Hill Ele
South Hill Elementary
767 students
- Clarksville El 432
Clarksville Elementary
432 students
- Chase City Ele 396
Chase City Elementary
396 students
- Lacrosse Eleme 353
Lacrosse Elementary
353 students
What this shows Mecklenburg County High reports 1,140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mecklenburg County High compares
Mecklenburg County 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Virginia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,069
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Mecklenburg County High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
District finance for Mecklenburg County Public Schools reports $15,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mecklenburg County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarksville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chase City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lacrosse Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mecklenburg County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,163 (2022-23) → 1,155 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecklenburg County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecklenburg County High is 16.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mecklenburg County High?
The largest demographic group at Mecklenburg County High is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Baskerville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mecklenburg County High?
Mecklenburg County High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Mecklenburg County High, Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County Middle (819 students), South Hill Elementary (767 students), and Clarksville Elementary (432 students). See the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.