Enrollment
837
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fishersville, VA
Wilson Memorial High
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Memorial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510030000138
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Memorial High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fishersville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Memorial High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Memorial High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fishersville, VA.
School address
District: Augusta County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510030000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Memorial High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Memorial High
Wilson Memorial High is a mid-sized high school in Fishersville, Virginia, enrolling 837 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 837 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #255, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 419 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Augusta County Public Schools also operates Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students) and Fort Defiance High (731 students) alongside Wilson Memorial 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 Wilson Memorial High compares
Wilson Memorial 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,961
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 7.2%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
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, Wilson Memorial High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta County Public Schools, which includes Wilson Memorial High.
$12,961
Per student
-12%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 45.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Wilson Memorial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Defiance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverheads Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuarts Draft High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Memorial High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~837 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Memorial High
How many students attend Wilson Memorial High?
Wilson Memorial High has 837 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fishersville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Memorial High is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Memorial High?
35.3% of students at Wilson Memorial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Memorial High?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Memorial High is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Fishersville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Memorial High?
Wilson Memorial High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Wilson Memorial High rank among public schools in Fishersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Memorial High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fishersville, 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 Fishersville on the city page.
Is Wilson Memorial High a good school?
Wilson Memorial High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Augusta County Public Schools?
Besides Wilson Memorial High, Augusta County Public Schools also operates Edward G. Clymore Elementary (803 students), Fort Defiance High (731 students), and Riverheads Elementary (714 students). See the Augusta County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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