- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, VA
Rockbridge County High
Federal NCES profile for Rockbridge County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510337000204
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockbridge County High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockbridge County High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockbridge County High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lexington, VA.
School address
District: Rockbridge County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510337000204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Rockbridge County High held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 80.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 510337000204 · Lexington, VA High · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 12.4:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Maury River Middle (481 students)
Rockbridge County High held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 80.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rockbridge County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockbridge County High
916 students
- Maury River Mi
Maury River Middle
481 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
466 students
- Fairfield Elem 241
Fairfield Elementary
241 students
- Natural Bridge 230
Natural Bridge Elementary
230 students
- Mountain View 154
Mountain View Elementary
154 students
What this shows Rockbridge County High reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockbridge County High compares
Rockbridge 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 15% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,836
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Rockbridge County High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockbridge County Public Schools reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockbridge County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maury River Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natural Bridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockbridge County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockbridge County High
How many students attend Rockbridge County High?
Rockbridge County High has 916 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 994 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockbridge County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockbridge County High is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Rockbridge County High?
66.5% of students at Rockbridge County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockbridge County High?
The largest demographic group at Rockbridge County High is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockbridge County High?
Rockbridge County High 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 Rockbridge County High rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockbridge County High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockbridge County Public Schools?
Besides Rockbridge County High, Rockbridge County Public Schools also operates Maury River Middle (481 students), Central Elementary (466 students), and Fairfield Elementary (241 students). See the Rockbridge County Public Schools district page for the complete list.