- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, VA
Patrick County High
Federal NCES profile for Patrick County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510288001188
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick County High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 795
- students enrolled
Patrick County High has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Patrick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510288001188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Patrick County High held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 67.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510288001188 · Stuart, VA Other · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 11.5:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuart Elementary (361 students)
Patrick County High held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 67.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patrick County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Patrick County High
795 students
- Stuart Element
Stuart Elementary
361 students
- Meadows of Dan 300
Meadows of Dan Elementary
300 students
- Patrick Spring 241
Patrick Springs Primary
241 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 223
Blue Ridge Elementary
223 students
- Hardin Reynold 203
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
203 students
What this shows Patrick County High reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick County High compares
Patrick County 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Patrick County High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patrick County Public Schools reports $13,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadows of Dan Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Springs Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Reynolds Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Stuart
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick County High
How many students attend Patrick County High?
Patrick County High has 795 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, VA. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick County High is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Patrick County High?
81.6% of students at Patrick County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick County High?
The largest demographic group at Patrick County High is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Stuart, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick County High?
Patrick County 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).
What other schools are in Patrick County Public Schools?
Besides Patrick County High, Patrick County Public Schools also operates Stuart Elementary (361 students), Meadows of Dan Elementary (300 students), and Patrick Springs Primary (241 students). See the Patrick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.