Can I use Charlottesville city's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Charlottesville city school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Charlottesville city?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Charlottesville city?

Start with the 13 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Charlottesville city Schools & Education

Name: Charlottesville city, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Charlottesville city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

73/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

91.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,637

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

73/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#18

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Charlottesville city

Measured School Summary

Charlottesville city has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 91.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Charlottesville city spends $9,637 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 36% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Charlottesville city 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 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

73/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

91.7%

2.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,637

$1,696 above the state average

School coverage

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Charlottesville city has 13 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Charlottesville city 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

Charlottesville City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#18

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 19 points above 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.

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,485 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

University of Virginia

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Charlottesville City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Charlottesville city?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Charlottesville city district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

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 Charlottesville city, 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.

Dynamic Urban Education in Charlottesville

Charlottesville city hosts 13 public schools serving a diverse population of 5,263 students. The infrastructure features six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools, along with specialized education centers. Two districts operate within the city limits to provide a wide range of academic options.

City Schools and Specialized Options

Charlottesville City Public Schools is the largest district, managing 10 schools and 4,485 students. The city also features one charter school, representing about 7.7% of the total school landscape, offering families alternative educational models. Other specialized facilities, including programs through the University of Virginia, enrich the local landscape.

Diverse and Centrally Located City Schools

All 13 schools are located in a city setting, providing students with an urban, walkable learning environment. Charlottesville High is the largest campus with 1,359 students, while elementary schools like Clark maintain a more mid-sized feel at 353 students. The average school size of 478 reflects a well-balanced city system.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Charlottesville city

Reported Enrollment

5,263

11 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle3

High2

Other2

2 School Districts in Charlottesville city

Charlottesville City Public Schools

University of Virginia

1 school

0 students

13 Public Schools in Charlottesville city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Charlottesville city, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH	Profile	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22901City: Small	9–12	High	1,359
Walker Upper Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	5–6	Middle	616
Jackson P. Burley Middle	Record	Albemarle County Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	6–8	Middle	586
BUFORD MIDDLE	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	7–8	Middle	581
Clark Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22902City: Small	PK–4	Primary	353
Jackson-Via Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	PK–4	Primary	344
Johnson Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	PK–4	Primary	322
Greenbrier Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22901City: Small	PK–4	Primary	315
Venable Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	PK–4	Primary	306
Burnley-Moran Elementary	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22901City: Small	PK–4	Primary	289
COMMUNITY LAB SCHOOL	Record	Albemarle County Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	6–12	Charter	192
CHARLOTTESVILLE HOSP. EP.	Record	University of Virginia	Charlottesville, 22908City: Small	PK–12	Special Education	—
LUGO-MCGINNESS ACADEMY	Record	Charlottesville City Public Schools	Charlottesville, 22903City: Small	—	Alternative	—

CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22901 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,359 students

Walker Upper Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

Record5–6Middle616 students

Jackson P. Burley Middle

Albemarle County Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle586 students

BUFORD MIDDLE

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle581 students

Clark Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22902 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary353 students

Jackson-Via Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary344 students

Johnson Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary322 students

Greenbrier Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22901 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary315 students

Venable Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary306 students

Burnley-Moran Elementary

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22901 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary289 students

COMMUNITY LAB SCHOOL

Albemarle County Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

Record6–12Charter192 students

CHARLOTTESVILLE HOSP. EP.

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, 22908 / City: Small

RecordPK–12Special EducationEnrollment not available

LUGO-MCGINNESS ACADEMY

Charlottesville City Public Schools

Charlottesville, 22903 / City: Small

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,637

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Charlottesville city?

Charlottesville city has a school score of 73/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Charlottesville city?

The high school graduation rate in Charlottesville city is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Charlottesville city spend per student?

Charlottesville city spends $9,637 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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