VirginiaSchoolsNorthwood High

Northwood High

PublicGrades 912
Saltville, Virginia · Smyth County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students230
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch101%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 485
230
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
101%+35.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Northwood High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Saltville, Virginia. The school enrolls 230 students. It is part of the Smyth 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.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
101% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSmyth County Public Schools
County51173
CitySaltville
ZIP24370
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510352001563

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment230

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 %101%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)