Enrollment
1,134
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vinton, VA
William Byrd High
Federal NCES profile for William Byrd High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510333001476
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Byrd High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William Byrd High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Byrd High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vinton, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Byrd High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Byrd High
William Byrd High is a large high school in Vinton, Virginia, enrolling 1,134 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,134 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Roanoke County Public Schools also operates Cave Spring High (1,046 students) and Northside High (919 students) alongside William Byrd High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Byrd High compares
William Byrd High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 40% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$12,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, William Byrd High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke County Public Schools, which includes William Byrd High.
$12,626
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.5%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William Byrd High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Byrd High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Byrd High
How many students attend William Byrd High?
William Byrd High has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vinton, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Byrd High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Byrd High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Byrd High?
34.4% of students at William Byrd High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Byrd High?
The largest demographic group at William Byrd High is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Vinton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Byrd High?
William Byrd High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Byrd High rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, William Byrd High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vinton, 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 Vinton on the city page.
Is William Byrd High a good school?
William Byrd High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides William Byrd High, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates Cave Spring High (1,046 students), Northside High (919 students), and Hidden Valley High (832 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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