- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saluda, VA
Middlesex High
Federal NCES profile for Middlesex High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510249001012
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesex High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
Middlesex High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Middlesex County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510249001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Middlesex High held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510249001012 · Saluda, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 12.3:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesex Elementary (620 students)
Middlesex High held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Middlesex High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesex Elem
Middlesex Elementary
620 students
- This school
Middlesex High
370 students
- St. Clare Walk
St. Clare Walker Middle
259 students
What this shows Middlesex High reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesex High compares
Middlesex 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 25% in Virginia - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$16,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Middlesex High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesex County Public Schools reports $16,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesex High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Clare Walker Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesex High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesex High
How many students attend Middlesex High?
Middlesex High has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saluda, VA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesex High?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesex High is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middlesex High?
99.4% of students at Middlesex High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesex High?
The largest demographic group at Middlesex High is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Saluda, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesex High?
Middlesex High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Middlesex County Public Schools?
Besides Middlesex High, Middlesex County Public Schools also operates Middlesex Elementary (620 students) and St. Clare Walker Middle (259 students). See the Middlesex County Public Schools district page for the complete list.