Craig County Schools & Education
Craig County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,527
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#116
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Craig County
Measured School Summary
Craig County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 84.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,527 per pupil, Craig County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Craig 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
2 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #116 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
5.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,527
$414 below the state average
School coverage
2
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
Craig County has 2 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 Craig 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
Craig 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
#116
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Craig County Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
476 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Craig County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Craig County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Craig 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 Minimalist and Rural School Landscape
Craig County features one of the smallest public school footprints in Virginia, with just 2 schools serving 476 students. The county provides education through 1 elementary school and 1 combined high school facility.
Personalized Education with Competitive Funding
The graduation rate stands at 84.0%, just below the national average of 87.0% but reflecting a focused rural environment. The county invests $7,527 per pupil, which is nearly on par with the Virginia state average of $7,941.
Craig County Public Schools
Craig County Public Schools manages the entirety of the county's student body across its two schools. No charter schools exist in this district, ensuring that all 476 students receive a standardized public education in a close-knit setting.
Exclusively Rural and Exceptionally Small
Both schools in the county are located in rural areas, offering an average enrollment of just 238 students per school. Craig County High serves 265 students, while McCleary Elementary is even smaller with 211 students, ensuring significant individual attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Craig County
Reported Enrollment
476
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Craig County
Craig County Public Schools
2 Public Schools in Craig 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG COUNTY HIGH | Record | Craig County Public Schools | New Castle, 24127Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 265 |
| McCleary Elementary | Record | Craig County Public Schools | New Castle, 24127Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 211 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,527
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Craig County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Craig County, Virginia?
Craig County features one of the smallest public school footprints in Virginia, with just 2 schools serving 476 students. The county provides education through 1 elementary school and 1 combined high school facility.
How do schools in Craig County perform academically?
The graduation rate stands at 84.0%, just below the national average of 87.0% but reflecting a focused rural environment. The county invests $7,527 per pupil, which is nearly on par with the Virginia state average of $7,941.
What are the major school districts in Craig County, Virginia?
Craig County Public Schools manages the entirety of the county's student body across its two schools. No charter schools exist in this district, ensuring that all 476 students receive a standardized public education in a close-knit setting.
What is the school experience like in Craig County?
Both schools in the county are located in rural areas, offering an average enrollment of just 238 students per school. Craig County High serves 265 students, while McCleary Elementary is even smaller with 211 students, ensuring significant individual attention.
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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.