Pocahontas Combined serves 187 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pocahontas Combined?
187 students attend Pocahontas Combined.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pocahontas Combined students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontas Combined?
Pocahontas Combined has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Combined offer ?
Pocahontas Combined offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pocahontas Combined part of?
Pocahontas Combined is part of Tazewell County Public Schools School District.
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