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Greensville County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,027 students in Greensville County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Greensville County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
2,027 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Greensville County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
59%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
1,512 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
75%
22%
# White Students
257 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
13%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
154
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,186 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$19,496 MM

Spending
$32 MM
$19,187 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,186
$15,502

Spending / Student
$15,698
$15,257

Best Greensville County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensville County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 Harding St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Greensville Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sussex Dr
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 336-0907
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greensville County School District?
Greensville County School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,027 students.
What is the rank of Greensville County School District?
Greensville County School District is ranked #116 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greensville County School District?
75% of Greensville County School District students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greensville County School District?
Greensville County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Greensville County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,698 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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