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Manassas Park city Schools & Education

School Score

40/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,177

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

40/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#103

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Manassas Park city

Measured School Summary

Manassas Park city faces educational challenges with a school score of 40/100 and a graduation rate of 81.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

Manassas Park city spends $8,177 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 27% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Manassas Park 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

4 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

40/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #103 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

81.0%

8.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,177

$236 above the state average

School coverage

4

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

Manassas Park city has 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Manassas Park 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.

Small-system county

Manassas Park city 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

#103

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 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.

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

3,434 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Manassas Park City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Manassas Park city?

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 Manassas Park 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.

Efficient Infrastructure in Manassas Park

Manassas Park city operates 4 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 3,434 students. This compact system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school managed by a single district.

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park City Public Schools manages all 4 schools and 3,434 students within the city limits. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified and consistent public school experience for all local families.

Large Suburbs with a Small-City Feel

The schools all share a suburban locale with a healthy average enrollment of 859 students. Manassas Park High is the largest campus with 1,126 students, while Manassas Park Elementary is the smallest with 721.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Manassas Park city

Reported Enrollment

3,434

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Manassas Park city

Manassas Park City Public Schools

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4 schools
3,434 students enrolled
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4 Public Schools in Manassas Park 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

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

MANASSAS PARK HIGH

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park, 20111 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,126 students

Cougar Elementary

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park, 20111 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–2Primary833 students

MANASSAS PARK MIDDLE

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park, 20111 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle754 students

Manassas Park Elementary

Manassas Park City Public Schools

Manassas Park, 20111 / Suburb: Large

Record3–5Primary721 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,177

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 Manassas Park city?
Manassas Park city has a school score of 40/100, which is a lower 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 Manassas Park city?
The high school graduation rate in Manassas Park city is 81.0%, which is below 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 Manassas Park city spend per student?
Manassas Park city spends $8,177 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

Schools in Manassas Park city, Virginia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Manassas Park city, Virginia?

Manassas Park city operates 4 public schools that serve a total enrollment of 3,434 students. This compact system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school managed by a single district.

What are the major school districts in Manassas Park city, Virginia?

Manassas Park City Public Schools manages all 4 schools and 3,434 students within the city limits. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified and consistent public school experience for all local families.

What is the school experience like in Manassas Park city?

The schools all share a suburban locale with a healthy average enrollment of 859 students. Manassas Park High is the largest campus with 1,126 students, while Manassas Park Elementary is the smallest with 721.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.