Enrollment
819
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baskerville, VA
Mecklenburg County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mecklenburg County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510246003089
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mecklenburg County Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 819
- students enrolled
Mecklenburg County Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mecklenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510246003089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mecklenburg County Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mecklenburg County Middle
Mecklenburg County Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Baskerville, Virginia, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students) and South Hill Elementary (767 students) alongside Mecklenburg County Middle.
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 Mecklenburg County Middle compares
Mecklenburg County Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 45.9%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Mecklenburg County Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mecklenburg County Public Schools, which includes Mecklenburg County Middle.
$13,551
Per student
-7%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Mecklenburg County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hill Elementary | Similar size | 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mecklenburg County Middle
How many students attend Mecklenburg County Middle?
Mecklenburg County Middle has 819 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baskerville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecklenburg County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecklenburg County Middle is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mecklenburg County Middle?
88.1% of students at Mecklenburg County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mecklenburg County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mecklenburg County Middle is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Baskerville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mecklenburg County Middle?
Mecklenburg County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.
Is Mecklenburg County Middle a good school?
Mecklenburg County Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. 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 Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Mecklenburg County Middle, Mecklenburg County Public Schools also operates Mecklenburg County High (1,140 students), South Hill Elementary (767 students), and Clarksville Elementary (432 students). See the Mecklenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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