Serving 323 students in grades 8-12, J.i. Burton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.i. Burton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J.i. Burton High School's student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.i. Burton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.i. Burton High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
7%
22%
White
83%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.i. Burton High School's ranking?
J.i. Burton High School is ranked #158 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of J.i. Burton High School?
The graduation rate of J.i. Burton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend J.i. Burton High School?
323 students attend J.i. Burton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of J.i. Burton High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.i. Burton High School?
J.i. Burton High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.i. Burton High School offer ?
J.i. Burton High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.i. Burton High School part of?
J.i. Burton High School is part of Norton City PBLC Schs School District.
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