- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warrenton, VA
Warrenton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Warrenton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510132000616
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warrenton Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Warrenton Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warrenton Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Warrenton, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
395 on latest CCD 510132000616 · Warrenton, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 10.1:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in Warrenton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Warrenton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- Fauquier High
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- This school 395
Warrenton Middle
395 students
What this shows Warrenton Middle reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warrenton Middle compares
Warrenton Middle vs Virginia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 6% in Virginia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,817
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 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warrenton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warrenton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Warrenton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Warrenton Middle
How many students attend Warrenton Middle?
Warrenton Middle has 395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warrenton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrenton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warrenton Middle is 10.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 36% 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 Warrenton Middle?
18.5% of students at Warrenton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warrenton Middle?
Warrenton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Warrenton Middle rank among middle schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Warrenton Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Warrenton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides Warrenton Middle, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Fauquier High (1,156 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.