Accomack County Schools & Education
Accomack County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,248
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#115
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Accomack County
Measured School Summary
Accomack County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,248 per pupil, Accomack County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Accomack County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
13 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #115 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
3.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,248
$693 below the state average
School coverage
13
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Accomack County has 13 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Accomack County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Accomack County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#115
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 85% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Accomack County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,726 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Accomack County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Accomack County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Accomack County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rural Network Across the Shore
Accomack County manages a network of 13 public schools, including five elementary, two middle, and three high schools. A single district serves 4,726 students, providing a streamlined educational infrastructure for this coastal community.
Evaluating Outcomes and Investment
The county reports an 86% graduation rate, which sits just below the state average of 89% and the national mark of 87%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $7,248, the county invests less than the Virginia average of $7,941 and significantly less than the national median of $13,000.
Inside Accomack County Public Schools
Accomack County Public Schools operates as the sole provider for the region, managing all 4,726 students. There are currently no charter schools in operation, meaning families rely entirely on traditional district-run institutions.
Consistent Rural Education Environments
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment with an average enrollment of 430 students. Arcadia High is the largest facility with 713 students, while several smaller primary schools offer a more intimate feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Accomack County
Reported Enrollment
4,726
11 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Accomack County
13 Public Schools in Accomack County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCADIA HIGH | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Oak Hall, 23416Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 713 |
| NANDUA HIGH | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Onley, 23418Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| Metompkin Elementary | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Parksley, 23421Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 535 |
| ARCADIA MIDDLE | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Oak Hall, 23416Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 482 |
| Kegotank Elementary | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Mappsville, 23407Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 479 |
| NANDUA MIDDLE | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Onley, 23418Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 474 |
| Pungoteague Elementary | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Melfa, 23410Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 451 |
| Accawmacke Elementary | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Accomac, 23301Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 396 |
| CHINCOTEAGUE HIGH | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Chincoteague, 23336Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 295 |
| Chincoteague Elementary | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Chincoteague, 23336Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 224 |
| TANGIER COMBINED | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Tangier, 23440Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 41 |
| Badger Vocational Education Center - North | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Oak Hall, 23416Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
| Badger Vocational Education Center - South | Record | Accomack County Public Schools | Onley, 23418Rural: Remote | — | Vocational | — |
ARCADIA HIGH
Accomack County Public Schools
Oak Hall, 23416 / Rural: Distant
Metompkin Elementary
Accomack County Public Schools
Parksley, 23421 / Rural: Remote
ARCADIA MIDDLE
Accomack County Public Schools
Oak Hall, 23416 / Rural: Distant
Kegotank Elementary
Accomack County Public Schools
Mappsville, 23407 / Rural: Remote
Pungoteague Elementary
Accomack County Public Schools
Melfa, 23410 / Rural: Remote
Accawmacke Elementary
Accomack County Public Schools
Accomac, 23301 / Rural: Remote
CHINCOTEAGUE HIGH
Accomack County Public Schools
Chincoteague, 23336 / Rural: Remote
Chincoteague Elementary
Accomack County Public Schools
Chincoteague, 23336 / Rural: Remote
TANGIER COMBINED
Accomack County Public Schools
Tangier, 23440 / Rural: Remote
Badger Vocational Education Center - North
Accomack County Public Schools
Oak Hall, 23416 / Rural: Distant
Badger Vocational Education Center - South
Accomack County Public Schools
Onley, 23418 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,248
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Accomack County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Accomack County, Virginia?
Accomack County manages a network of 13 public schools, including five elementary, two middle, and three high schools. A single district serves 4,726 students, providing a streamlined educational infrastructure for this coastal community.
How do schools in Accomack County perform academically?
The county reports an 86% graduation rate, which sits just below the state average of 89% and the national mark of 87%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $7,248, the county invests less than the Virginia average of $7,941 and significantly less than the national median of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Accomack County, Virginia?
Accomack County Public Schools operates as the sole provider for the region, managing all 4,726 students. There are currently no charter schools in operation, meaning families rely entirely on traditional district-run institutions.
What is the school experience like in Accomack County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment with an average enrollment of 430 students. Arcadia High is the largest facility with 713 students, while several smaller primary schools offer a more intimate feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.