- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Heathsville, VA
Northumberland High
Federal NCES profile for Northumberland 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 510273001159
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northumberland High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Heathsville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northumberland High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northumberland High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Heathsville, VA.
School address
District: Northumberland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510273001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Northumberland High held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510273001159 · Heathsville, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 10.6:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northumberland Elementary (503 students)
Northumberland High held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northumberland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northumberland
Northumberland Elementary
503 students
- This school
Northumberland High
380 students
- Northumberland
Northumberland Middle
279 students
What this shows Northumberland High reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northumberland High compares
Northumberland 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$18,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Northumberland High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northumberland County Public Schools reports $18,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northumberland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northumberland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northumberland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northumberland High
How many students attend Northumberland High?
Northumberland High has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Heathsville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northumberland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northumberland High is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Northumberland High?
90.6% of students at Northumberland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northumberland High?
The largest demographic group at Northumberland High is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Heathsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northumberland High?
Northumberland High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Northumberland High rank among public schools in Heathsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northumberland High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Heathsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northumberland County Public Schools?
Besides Northumberland High, Northumberland County Public Schools also operates Northumberland Elementary (503 students) and Northumberland Middle (279 students). See the Northumberland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.