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Rappahannock 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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 735 students in Rappahannock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Rappahannock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
2 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
735 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Rappahannock County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
13 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
2%
22%
# White Students
605 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
82%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
37
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,031 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,029 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,031
$15,672
Spending / Student
$19,029
$15,424
Best Rappahannock County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12576 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Grades: 8-12
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Rappahannock County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0200
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0200
Grades: PK-7
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District manages 2 public schools serving 735 students.
What is the rank of Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District is ranked #45 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 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 Rappahannock County School District?
82% of Rappahannock County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Rappahannock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,029 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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