- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warrenton, VA
W.C. Taylor Middle
Federal NCES profile for W.C. Taylor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510132000614
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.C. Taylor Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W.C. Taylor Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.C. Taylor Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Warrenton, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+173 students YoY
W.C. Taylor Middle grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+39.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+173 students YoY 510132000614 · Warrenton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 16:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
W.C. Taylor Middle grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+39.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
W.C. Taylor 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
- This school
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle
570 students
What this shows W.C. Taylor Middle reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.C. Taylor Middle compares
W.C. Taylor Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 41% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Virginia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, W.C. Taylor Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
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 W.C. Taylor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fauquier High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.C. Taylor 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
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about W.C. Taylor Middle
How many students attend W.C. Taylor Middle?
W.C. Taylor Middle has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warrenton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 173.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.C. Taylor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W.C. Taylor Middle is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W.C. Taylor Middle?
33.9% of students at W.C. Taylor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.C. Taylor Middle?
The largest demographic group at W.C. Taylor Middle is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Warrenton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.C. Taylor Middle?
W.C. Taylor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 W.C. Taylor Middle rank among middle schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, W.C. Taylor Middle ranks #3 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 W.C. Taylor 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.