- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Richlands Middle held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 510381001662 · Richlands, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 16.6:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Richlands Middle held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richlands Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richlands Elem
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- Richlands High
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- This school
Richlands Middle
447 students
- Tazewell Prima
Tazewell Primary
405 students
What this shows Richlands Middle reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richlands Middle compares
Richlands Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.