- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Suffolk, VA
Nansemond River High
Federal NCES profile for Nansemond River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510371002218
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nansemond River High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nansemond River High has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nansemond River High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Nansemond River High held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 109.3 → 109.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510371002218 · Suffolk, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,683 enr · 15.4:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
Nansemond River High held near 1,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 109.3 → 109.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nansemond River High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- This school
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- Florence Bowse
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- Northern Shore
Northern Shores Elementary
798 students
What this shows Nansemond River High reports 1,683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nansemond River High compares
Nansemond River 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 12% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,683 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,683
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$14,431
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.4%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Nansemond River High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nansemond River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Bowser Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Shores Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nansemond River High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Suffolk
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nansemond River High
How many students attend Nansemond River High?
Nansemond River High has 1,683 students enrolled. It is a high school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,698 (2022-23) → 1,681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nansemond River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nansemond River High is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nansemond River High?
64.3% of students at Nansemond River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nansemond River High?
The largest demographic group at Nansemond River High is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nansemond River High?
Nansemond River High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
How does Nansemond River High rank among high schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Nansemond River High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Nansemond River High, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Lakeland High (1,045 students), and King's Fork Middle (986 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.