For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,054 students in Gloucester County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Gloucester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
5,054 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Gloucester County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
59%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
24 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
389 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
315 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
6%
22%
# White Students
3,894 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
77%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
381
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
352
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
358
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
379
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
358
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
391
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
381
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
432
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
441
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
397
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
356
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
337
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,089 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,260 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,089
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,260
$15,228
Best Gloucester County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Botetourt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Petsworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Peasley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Achilles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Abingdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Page Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5198 Tc Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gloucester & Mathews Counties Gov's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,054 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District is ranked #38 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County School District?
77% of Gloucester County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Gloucester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,260 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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