Charlotte County Schools & Education
Charlotte County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,257
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#102
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Charlotte County
Measured School Summary
Charlotte County faces educational challenges with a school score of 40/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,257 per pupil, Charlotte County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Charlotte 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
6 public schools and 2 districts 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
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #102 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,257
$684 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts 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
Charlotte County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Charlotte 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.
Small-system county
Charlotte County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#102
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 83% 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.
Charlotte County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,668 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Governor's School of Southside Virginia
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Charlotte County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Charlotte County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Charlotte County district systems?
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 Charlotte 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.
Charlotte County’s Public School Network
Charlotte County maintains 6 public schools that serve a total of 1,668 students across the region. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, plus a specialized governor's school. Two districts cooperate to provide this variety of educational pathways.
Traditional and Gifted Learning Districts
Charlotte County Public Schools is the primary district, managing 5 schools and all 1,668 students. The county also hosts the Governor's School of Southside Virginia, which provides advanced opportunities for local students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.
Uniformly Rural and Community-Focused
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, emphasizing the region's agricultural and open-space character. Randolph-Henry High is the largest institution with 478 students, while the smallest elementary school serves 169. With an average size of 334 students, these schools act as vital hubs for rural family life.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Charlotte County
Reported Enrollment
1,668
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Charlotte County
Charlotte County Public Schools
Governor's School of Southside Virginia
6 Public Schools in Charlotte 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDOLPH-HENRY HIGH | Record | Charlotte County Public Schools | Charlotte C H, 23923Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 478 |
| Eureka Elementary | Record | Charlotte County Public Schools | Keysville, 23947Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE | Record | Charlotte County Public Schools | Charlotte Court House, 23923Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 370 |
| Phenix Elementary | Record | Charlotte County Public Schools | Phenix, 23959Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 226 |
| Bacon District Elementary | Record | Charlotte County Public Schools | Saxe, 23967Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 169 |
| Governor's School of Southside Virginia | Record | Governor's School of Southside Virginia | Keysville, 23947Rural: Remote | — | Other | — |
RANDOLPH-HENRY HIGH
Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte C H, 23923 / Rural: Remote
Eureka Elementary
Charlotte County Public Schools
Keysville, 23947 / Rural: Remote
CENTRAL MIDDLE
Charlotte County Public Schools
Charlotte Court House, 23923 / Rural: Remote
Phenix Elementary
Charlotte County Public Schools
Phenix, 23959 / Rural: Remote
Bacon District Elementary
Charlotte County Public Schools
Saxe, 23967 / Rural: Distant
Governor's School of Southside Virginia
Governor's School of Southside Virginia
Keysville, 23947 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,257
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Charlotte County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Charlotte County, Virginia?
Charlotte County maintains 6 public schools that serve a total of 1,668 students across the region. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, plus a specialized governor's school. Two districts cooperate to provide this variety of educational pathways.
What are the major school districts in Charlotte County, Virginia?
Charlotte County Public Schools is the primary district, managing 5 schools and all 1,668 students. The county also hosts the Governor's School of Southside Virginia, which provides advanced opportunities for local students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.
What is the school experience like in Charlotte County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, emphasizing the region's agricultural and open-space character. Randolph-Henry High is the largest institution with 478 students, while the smallest elementary school serves 169. With an average size of 334 students, these schools act as vital hubs for rural family life.
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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.