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Central High

PublicGrades 9–12
Norton, Virginia · Wise County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students663
Student:Teacher17.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Central
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
663
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
88%+22.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Central High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Norton, Virginia. The school enrolls 663 students. It is part of the Wise County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWise County Public Schools
County51195
CityNorton
ZIP24273
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510408001789

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment663

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)