Patrick County Schools & Education
Patrick County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
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
$6,878
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#71
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Patrick County
Measured School Summary
Patrick County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,878 per pupil, Patrick County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Patrick 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
7 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,878
$1,063 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Patrick County has 7 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 Patrick 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
Patrick 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
#71
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Patrick County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,481 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Patrick County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Patrick 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 Patrick 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.
Patrick County’s Rural Schooling
Patrick County maintains 7 public schools within a single district, educating 2,481 students. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused, featuring 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
Outperforming State Success Averages
The county’s 92% graduation rate beats the Virginia state average of 89%. This is accomplished with a leaner per-pupil budget of $6,878, which is nearly $1,000 less than the state average spending per student.
Focused Public School District
Patrick County Public Schools oversees the entire enrollment of 2,481 students across 7 locations. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified educational approach for all families in the county.
A Purely Rural Learning Setting
All 7 schools are classified as rural, providing a quiet, low-density environment for students. Patrick County High is the largest campus with 851 students, significantly larger than the average school size of 354.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Patrick County
Reported Enrollment
2,481
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Patrick County
Patrick County Public Schools
7 Public Schools in Patrick 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK COUNTY HIGH | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Stuart, 24171Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 851 |
| Meadows of Dan Elementary | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Meadows of Dan, 24120Rural: Remote | PK–7 | Primary | 401 |
| Stuart Elementary | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Stuart, 24171Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 380 |
| Patrick Springs Primary | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Patrick Springs, 24133Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 256 |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Ararat, 24053Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 235 |
| HARDIN REYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOOL | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Critz, 24082Rural: Distant | 4–7 | Middle | 217 |
| Woolwine Elementary | Record | Patrick County Public Schools | Woolwine, 24185Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 141 |
PATRICK COUNTY HIGH
Patrick County Public Schools
Stuart, 24171 / Rural: Distant
Meadows of Dan Elementary
Patrick County Public Schools
Meadows of Dan, 24120 / Rural: Remote
Stuart Elementary
Patrick County Public Schools
Stuart, 24171 / Rural: Distant
Patrick Springs Primary
Patrick County Public Schools
Patrick Springs, 24133 / Rural: Distant
Blue Ridge Elementary
Patrick County Public Schools
Ararat, 24053 / Rural: Distant
HARDIN REYNOLDS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Patrick County Public Schools
Critz, 24082 / Rural: Distant
Woolwine Elementary
Patrick County Public Schools
Woolwine, 24185 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,878
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Patrick County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Patrick County, Virginia?
Patrick County maintains 7 public schools within a single district, educating 2,481 students. The landscape is primarily elementary-focused, featuring 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
How do schools in Patrick County perform academically?
The county’s 92% graduation rate beats the Virginia state average of 89%. This is accomplished with a leaner per-pupil budget of $6,878, which is nearly $1,000 less than the state average spending per student.
What are the major school districts in Patrick County, Virginia?
Patrick County Public Schools oversees the entire enrollment of 2,481 students across 7 locations. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified educational approach for all families in the county.
What is the school experience like in Patrick County?
All 7 schools are classified as rural, providing a quiet, low-density environment for students. Patrick County High is the largest campus with 851 students, significantly larger than the average school size of 354.
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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.