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Martinsville city Schools & Education

School Score

65/100

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

$7,940

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#29

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Martinsville city

Measured School Summary

Martinsville city performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,940 per pupil, Martinsville city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 20% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Martinsville 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

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

65/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,940

roughly matches 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

Martinsville city 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.

Parent decision brief

What Martinsville 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

Martinsville 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

#29

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

Martinsville City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,810 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Martinsville City 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 Martinsville 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 Martinsville 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.

A Concentrated Urban Learning Network

Martinsville City operates a compact system of 5 public schools serving 1,810 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and an early learning center, all managed by a single district.

Martinsville City Public Schools Lead the Way

Martinsville City Public Schools is the sole provider of public education here, managing the entire student population of 1,810. The system focuses on traditional public education with no charter schools currently operating in the city.

Small-Town Feel with Accessible Campuses

All five schools are located in town settings, offering a consistent environment with an average school size of 362 students. Martinsville High is the largest campus with 564 students, while Clearview Early Learning Center provides a small start for 107 preschoolers.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Martinsville city

Reported Enrollment

1,810

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1

1 School District in Martinsville city

Martinsville City Public Schools

5 schools
1,810 students enrolled

5 Public Schools in Martinsville city

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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

MARTINSVILLE HIGH

Martinsville City Public Schools

Martinsville, 24112 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High564 students

Albert Harris Elementary

Martinsville City Public Schools

Martinsville, 24112 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary403 students

MARTINSVILLE MIDDLE

Martinsville City Public Schools

Martinsville, 24112 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle393 students

Patrick Henry Elementary

Martinsville City Public Schools

Martinsville, 24112 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary343 students

CLEARVIEW EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Martinsville City Public Schools

Martinsville, 24112 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther107 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,940

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 Martinsville city?
Martinsville city has a school score of 65/100, which is a midrange 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 Martinsville city?
The high school graduation rate in Martinsville city is 92.0%, 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 Martinsville city spend per student?
Martinsville city spends $7,940 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 Martinsville city, Virginia — FAQ

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

Martinsville City operates a compact system of 5 public schools serving 1,810 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and an early learning center, all managed by a single district.

What are the major school districts in Martinsville city, Virginia?

Martinsville City Public Schools is the sole provider of public education here, managing the entire student population of 1,810. The system focuses on traditional public education with no charter schools currently operating in the city.

What is the school experience like in Martinsville city?

All five schools are located in town settings, offering a consistent environment with an average school size of 362 students. Martinsville High is the largest campus with 564 students, while Clearview Early Learning Center provides a small start for 107 preschoolers.

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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.