Virginia Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 133 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
89.0%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$7,941
Avg School Score
54/100
Total Schools
2,130
210 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Virginia
Virginia Outperforms National Graduation Averages with Lean Spending
Virginia’s 89.0% average graduation rate exceeds the national average of 87.0%. Despite this success, the state spends significantly less than the $13,000 national benchmark, averaging just $7,941 per pupil.
Wide Performance Gaps Across 126 Reporting Districts
Education quality varies sharply across Virginia’s 126 districts, where graduation rates range from 97.0% in Alleghany County to 67.0% in Richmond city. While the state average score is 54.8, local outcomes fluctuate significantly across the Commonwealth.
Efficient Results Despite Lower Per-Pupil Investment
Virginia achieves a respectable 89.0% graduation rate while maintaining an average per-pupil spending of $7,941. This indicates strong efficiency compared to the national average, though top-tier scores often correlate with higher local investments.
Surry, Falls Church, and Loudoun Lead the State
Surry County claims the top school score of 68.0 by combining $12,490 in spending with a 95.0% graduation rate. Falls Church city and Loudoun County follow closely, both maintaining graduation rates of 95.0% or higher through robust per-pupil funding.
A Strong State for Education with Concentrated Success
Virginia remains a high-performing state for education, particularly in districts like Surry and Loudoun that prioritize funding. Families seeking the best schools should target these high-scoring districts, as urban centers like Richmond city face tougher performance hurdles.
Top Performing School Counties
All Virginia Counties
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.