Enrollment
2,048
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Midlothian, VA
Midlothian High
Federal NCES profile for Midlothian High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510084002006
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midlothian High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Midlothian High has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084002006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midlothian High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midlothian High
Midlothian High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Midlothian, Virginia, enrolling 2,048 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Midlothian's high schools, it stands alongside Cosby High (2,507 students): Midlothian High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside Midlothian High.
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 Midlothian High compares
Midlothian High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 78% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,048
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.5 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.5%
African American 11.5%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Midlothian High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes Midlothian High.
$12,207
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
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 Midlothian High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midlothian High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Midlothian
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Cosby High
Standard public school
2,507 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Manchester High
Standard public school
2,236 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
James River High
Standard public school
1,842 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Clover Hill High
Standard public school
1,742 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~2,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Midlothian High
How many students attend Midlothian High?
Midlothian High has 2,048 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midlothian, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midlothian High?
The student-teacher ratio at Midlothian High is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midlothian High?
12.9% of students at Midlothian High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midlothian High?
The largest demographic group at Midlothian High is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midlothian High?
Midlothian High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midlothian High rank among high schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Midlothian High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Midlothian, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Midlothian on the city page.
Is Midlothian High a good school?
Midlothian High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides Midlothian High, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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