King George County Schools & Education
King George County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,436
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#43
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: King George County
Measured School Summary
King George County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,436 per pupil, King George County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read King George 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
5 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #43 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,436
$505 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
King George County has 5 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 King George 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
King George 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
#43
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above 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.
King George County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,521 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
King George 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 King George 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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in King George 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.
School Infrastructure in King George
King George County supports a growing population of 4,521 students through its 5 public schools. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. A single school district manages all local education operations for the county.
King George County Public Schools Spotlight
King George County Public Schools oversees the entire student body of 4,521 with no charter schools in operation. The district focuses on traditional public education across its five campuses. This centralized system provides a streamlined academic path from kindergarten through graduation.
A Blend of Town and Country
The county offers a diverse locale mix with three schools in town settings and two in rural areas. Schools are relatively large for the region, with an average enrollment of 904 students. King George High is the largest campus by far, serving 1,489 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in King George County
Reported Enrollment
4,521
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in King George County
5 Public Schools in King George County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING GEORGE HIGH | Profile | King George County Public Schools | King George, 22485Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,489 |
| KING GEORGE MIDDLE | Profile | King George County Public Schools | King George, 22485Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,001 |
| Sealston Elementary | Record | King George County Public Schools | King George, 22485Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 754 |
| King George Elementary | Record | King George County Public Schools | King George, 22485Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 744 |
| Potomac Elementary | Record | King George County Public Schools | Dahlgren, 22448Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 533 |
KING GEORGE HIGH
King George County Public Schools
King George, 22485 / Town: Distant
KING GEORGE MIDDLE
King George County Public Schools
King George, 22485 / Rural: Fringe
Sealston Elementary
King George County Public Schools
King George, 22485 / Rural: Fringe
King George Elementary
King George County Public Schools
King George, 22485 / Town: Distant
Potomac Elementary
King George County Public Schools
Dahlgren, 22448 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,436
State avg $7,941
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Schools in King George County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in King George County, Virginia?
King George County supports a growing population of 4,521 students through its 5 public schools. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. A single school district manages all local education operations for the county.
What are the major school districts in King George County, Virginia?
King George County Public Schools oversees the entire student body of 4,521 with no charter schools in operation. The district focuses on traditional public education across its five campuses. This centralized system provides a streamlined academic path from kindergarten through graduation.
What is the school experience like in King George County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix with three schools in town settings and two in rural areas. Schools are relatively large for the region, with an average enrollment of 904 students. King George High is the largest campus by far, serving 1,489 students.
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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.