- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saltville, VA
Northwood High
Federal NCES profile for Northwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510352001563
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwood High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Saltville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwood High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saltville, VA.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Northwood High held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510352001563 · Saltville, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 9.3:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowie Elementary (589 students)
Northwood High held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Northwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilhowie Elem
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- Marion Senior
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- This school 204
Northwood High
204 students
What this shows Northwood High reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwood High compares
Northwood 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 3% in Virginia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,196
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Northwood High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilhowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- 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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwood High
How many students attend Northwood High?
Northwood High has 204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saltville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwood High is 9.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 41% 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 Northwood High?
86.7% of students at Northwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwood High?
The largest demographic group at Northwood High is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Saltville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwood High?
Northwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Northwood High rank among public schools in Saltville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwood High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saltville, 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 Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Northwood High, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Chilhowie Elementary (589 students), Marion Senior High (563 students), and Marion Middle (401 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.