- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richlands, VA
Richlands High
Federal NCES profile for Richlands High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510381001661
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richlands High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Richlands · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richlands High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richlands High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richlands, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Richlands High shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 510381001661 · Richlands, VA High · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 12.7:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Richlands High shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richlands High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richlands Elem
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- This school
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- Tazewell Prima
Tazewell Primary
405 students
What this shows Richlands High reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richlands High compares
Richlands High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,165
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Richlands High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tazewell County Public Schools reports $13,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richlands High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tazewell Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richlands High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richlands High
How many students attend Richlands High?
Richlands High has 557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richlands, VA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richlands High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richlands High is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 Richlands High?
82.2% of students at Richlands High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richlands High?
The largest demographic group at Richlands High is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Richlands, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richlands High?
Richlands High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Richlands High rank among public schools in Richlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Richlands High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richlands, 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 Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Richlands High, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students), Tazewell High (509 students), and Graham High (489 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.