Mathews County Schools & Education
Mathews County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,321
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#47
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mathews County
Measured School Summary
Mathews County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Mathews County spends $9,321 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 6% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mathews 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
3 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,321
$1,380 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Mathews County has 3 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 Mathews 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
Mathews 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
#47
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Mathews County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
911 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Mathews County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Mathews 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 Mathews 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.
Small-Scale Education in Coastal Virginia
Mathews County manages a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of just 3 public schools. A single district serves 911 total students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
A Unified Rural School District
Mathews County Public Schools oversees all 911 students in the region across its three traditional campuses. The county maintains a focused public school approach with no charter school alternatives currently available.
The Quintessential Rural School Experience
Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, creating an intimate learning environment with an average size of 304 students. Mathews Elementary is the largest campus with 318 students, closely followed by Mathews High with 310.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Mathews County
Reported Enrollment
911
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Mathews County
Mathews County Public Schools
3 Public Schools in Mathews 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews Elementary | Record | Mathews County Public Schools | Mathews, 23109Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 318 |
| MATHEWS HIGH | Record | Mathews County Public Schools | Mathews, 23109Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 310 |
| THOMAS HUNTER MIDDLE | Record | Mathews County Public Schools | Mathews, 23109Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 283 |
Mathews Elementary
Mathews County Public Schools
Mathews, 23109 / Rural: Distant
THOMAS HUNTER MIDDLE
Mathews County Public Schools
Mathews, 23109 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,321
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Mathews County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mathews County, Virginia?
Mathews County manages a streamlined education infrastructure consisting of just 3 public schools. A single district serves 911 total students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Mathews County, Virginia?
Mathews County Public Schools oversees all 911 students in the region across its three traditional campuses. The county maintains a focused public school approach with no charter school alternatives currently available.
What is the school experience like in Mathews County?
Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, creating an intimate learning environment with an average size of 304 students. Mathews Elementary is the largest campus with 318 students, closely followed by Mathews High with 310.
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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.