- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clintwood, VA
Ridgeview High
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510114002981
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview High earns 44/100 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.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clintwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview High has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clintwood, VA.
School address
District: Dickenson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510114002981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ridgeview High held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 510114002981 · Clintwood, VA High · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 9.4:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeview Middle (586 students)
Ridgeview High held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeview Midd
Ridgeview Middle
586 students
- This school
Ridgeview High
548 students
- Clintwood Elem
Clintwood Elementary
425 students
- Sandlick Eleme
Sandlick Elementary
376 students
- Ervinton Eleme 113
Ervinton Elementary
113 students
What this shows Ridgeview High reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview High compares
Ridgeview 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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
46.4%
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
$15,340
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Ridgeview High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickenson County Public Schools reports $15,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgeview High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clintwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandlick Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervinton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview High
How many students attend Ridgeview High?
Ridgeview High has 548 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clintwood, VA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High is 9.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 40% 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 Ridgeview High?
88.7% of students at Ridgeview High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview High?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview High is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Clintwood, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview High?
Ridgeview High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ridgeview High rank among public schools in Clintwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clintwood, 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 Dickenson County Public Schools?
Besides Ridgeview High, Dickenson County Public Schools also operates Ridgeview Middle (586 students), Clintwood Elementary (425 students), and Sandlick Elementary (376 students). See the Dickenson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.