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Richmond County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,346 students in Richmond County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Richmond County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
1,346 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richmond 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
59%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
281 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
21%
22%
# White Students
801 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
59%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
93
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,860 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,337 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,860
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,337
$15,228
Best Richmond County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6914 Richmond Rd
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Grades: 8-12
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
361 Walnut St
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Grades: PK-7
| 821 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mackey-thompson Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13027 Historyland Highway
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3560
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond County School District?
Richmond County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,346 students.
What is the rank of Richmond County School District?
Richmond County School District is ranked #100 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County School District?
59% of Richmond County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond County School District?
Richmond County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Richmond County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,337 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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