Petersburg city Schools & Education
Petersburg city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
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
$7,869
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#117
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Petersburg city
Measured School Summary
Petersburg city faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 81.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,869 per pupil, Petersburg city operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Petersburg 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
9 public schools and 3 districts 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #117 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
81.0%
8.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,869
$72 below the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts 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
Petersburg city has 9 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Petersburg 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.
Dominant-district county
Petersburg City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#117
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 78% 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.
Petersburg City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
4,272 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Petersburg City 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 Petersburg city?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Petersburg city district systems?
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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Petersburg 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 Small-Scale Urban School Infrastructure
Petersburg city manages an education system comprising 9 total public schools, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Across 3 school districts, the county serves a total enrollment of 4,272 students. The infrastructure includes specialized facilities like the Petersburg Regional Alternative school to support diverse student needs.
Petersburg City Public Schools Leads the Region
Petersburg City Public Schools is the dominant district, managing 7 schools and the entire student population of 4,272. No charter schools currently operate in the city, making traditional public education the primary path for local families. The district also collaborates with regional programs like the Appomattox Regional Governor's School.
A Suburban Setting with Moderate School Sizes
The educational environment is primarily suburban, with 7 schools in suburban locales and 2 in rural areas. Schools maintain an average size of 610 students, ranging from the large Petersburg High with 1,080 students to smaller primary schools like Walnut Hill Elementary. This mix provides a balance between larger secondary environments and more intimate elementary settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Petersburg city
Reported Enrollment
4,272
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Petersburg city
Petersburg City Public Schools
GuideAppomattox Regional Governor's School
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
9 Public Schools in Petersburg 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 dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETERSBURG HIGH | Profile | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23805Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,080 |
| VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE | Record | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23805Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 921 |
| Pleasants Lane Elementary | Record | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 540 |
| Cool Spring Elementary | Record | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Walnut Hill Elementary | Record | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23805Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 515 |
| Lakemont Elementary | Record | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 349 |
| Westview Early Childhood Education Center | Record | Petersburg City Public Schools | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | PK | Other | 337 |
| Appomattox Regional Governor's School | Record | Appomattox Regional Governor's School | Petersburg, 23803Suburb: Large | — | Other | — |
| PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE | Record | PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE | Petersburg, 23805Suburb: Large | — | Alternative | — |
PETERSBURG HIGH
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23805 / Rural: Fringe
VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23805 / Rural: Fringe
Pleasants Lane Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Cool Spring Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Walnut Hill Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23805 / Suburb: Large
Lakemont Elementary
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Westview Early Childhood Education Center
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Petersburg, 23803 / Suburb: Large
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE
Petersburg, 23805 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,869
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Petersburg city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Petersburg city, Virginia?
Petersburg city manages an education system comprising 9 total public schools, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Across 3 school districts, the county serves a total enrollment of 4,272 students. The infrastructure includes specialized facilities like the Petersburg Regional Alternative school to support diverse student needs.
What are the major school districts in Petersburg city, Virginia?
Petersburg City Public Schools is the dominant district, managing 7 schools and the entire student population of 4,272. No charter schools currently operate in the city, making traditional public education the primary path for local families. The district also collaborates with regional programs like the Appomattox Regional Governor's School.
What is the school experience like in Petersburg city?
The educational environment is primarily suburban, with 7 schools in suburban locales and 2 in rural areas. Schools maintain an average size of 610 students, ranging from the large Petersburg High with 1,080 students to smaller primary schools like Walnut Hill Elementary. This mix provides a balance between larger secondary environments and more intimate elementary settings.
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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.