Enrollment
447
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richlands, VA
Richlands Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richlands Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510381001662
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richlands Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Richlands · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richlands Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richlands Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richlands, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richlands Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richlands Middle
Richlands Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Richlands, Virginia, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Virginia schools and 19% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 399 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #342, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tazewell County Public Schools spends $11,631 per pupil, 21% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students) and Richlands High (557 students) alongside Richlands Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richlands Middle compares
Richlands Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$11,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Richlands Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tazewell County Public Schools, which includes Richlands Middle.
$11,631
Per student
-21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richlands Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richlands Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richlands Middle
How many students attend Richlands Middle?
Richlands Middle has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richlands, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richlands Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richlands Middle is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richlands Middle?
82.6% of students at Richlands Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richlands Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richlands Middle is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Richlands, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richlands Middle?
Richlands Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richlands Middle rank among public schools in Richlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Richlands Middle ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Richlands on the city page.
Is Richlands Middle a good school?
Richlands Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Richlands Middle, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students), Richlands High (557 students), and Tazewell High (509 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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