Can I use Pittsylvania County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Pittsylvania County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Pittsylvania County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Pittsylvania County?

Start with the 22 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Pittsylvania County Schools & Education

Name: Pittsylvania County, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Pittsylvania County, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower 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

$7,073

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#113

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pittsylvania County

Measured School Summary

Pittsylvania County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,073 per pupil, Pittsylvania County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 31% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pittsylvania 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

22 public schools and 2 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #113 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

87.0%

2.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,073

$868 below the state average

School coverage

2 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

Pittsylvania County has 22 public schools across 2 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Pittsylvania 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.

Dominant-district county

Pittsylvania County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 21 of 22 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#113

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 82% 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.

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

7,918 students

Elementary 10Middle 4High 4Other 3

21 listed schools in this county slice.

Regional Alternative/Pittsylvania Co

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Pittsylvania County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 21 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 Pittsylvania County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pittsylvania County 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 Pittsylvania 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.

Expansive Rural Education Across Pittsylvania

Pittsylvania County operates 22 public schools, featuring 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The system supports 7,918 students across two districts, providing a comprehensive network for a geographically large area. This infrastructure also includes 3 alternative schools to ensure every student has a path to success.

Pittsylvania County Public Schools at the Helm

The Pittsylvania County Public Schools district is the primary provider, overseeing 21 schools and all 7,918 enrolled students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a unified traditional public school system. The district manages everything from the Regional Alternative center to high-capacity secondary schools.

The Classic Rural School Experience

The county's school character is overwhelmingly rural, with 21 of its 22 schools situated in rural locales. Schools are generally mid-sized with an average of 440 students, though Tunstall High serves as the largest hub with 843 students. This creates a community-centric atmosphere where many schools serve as the heart of their local rural areas.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Pittsylvania County

Reported Enrollment

7,918

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle4

High4

Other4

2 School Districts in Pittsylvania County

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Regional Alternative/Pittsylvania Co

1 school

0 students

22 Public Schools in Pittsylvania 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 data

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Public schools in Pittsylvania County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
TUNSTALL HIGH	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Dry Fork, 24549Rural: Distant	9–12	High	843
CHATHAM HIGH	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Chatham, 24531Rural: Distant	9–12	High	659
Twin Springs Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Danville, 24540Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	619
DAN RIVER HIGH	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Ringgold, 24586Rural: Distant	9–12	High	617
TUNSTALL MIDDLE	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Dry Fork, 24549Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	564
GRETNA HIGH	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Gretna, 24557Rural: Distant	9–12	High	535
Kentuck Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Ringgold, 24586Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	510
Gretna Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Gretna, 24557Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	460
DAN RIVER MIDDLE	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Ringgold, 24586Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	434
CHATHAM MIDDLE	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Chatham, 24531Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	426
Southside Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Blairs, 24527Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	413
Stony Mill Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Danville, 24541Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	403
GRETNA MIDDLE	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Gretna, 24557Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	397
John L. Hurt Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Hurt, 24563Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	248
Brosville Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Danville, 24541Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	235
Chatham Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Chatham, 24531Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	234
Union Hall Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Chatham, 24531Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	179
Mount Airy Elementary	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Gretna, 24557Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	142
Pittsylvania Regional Alternative School/STEM Academy	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Chatham, 24531Rural: Distant	—	Alternative	—
Pittsylvania Vocational-Technical Center	Record	Pittsylvania County Public Schools	Chatham, 24531Rural: Distant	—	Vocational	—

TUNSTALL HIGH

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Dry Fork, 24549 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High843 students

CHATHAM HIGH

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham, 24531 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High659 students

Twin Springs Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Danville, 24540 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary619 students

DAN RIVER HIGH

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Ringgold, 24586 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High617 students

TUNSTALL MIDDLE

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Dry Fork, 24549 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle564 students

GRETNA HIGH

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Gretna, 24557 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High535 students

Kentuck Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Ringgold, 24586 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary510 students

Gretna Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Gretna, 24557 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary460 students

DAN RIVER MIDDLE

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Ringgold, 24586 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle434 students

CHATHAM MIDDLE

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham, 24531 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle426 students

Southside Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Blairs, 24527 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary413 students

Stony Mill Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Danville, 24541 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary403 students

GRETNA MIDDLE

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Gretna, 24557 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle397 students

John L. Hurt Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Hurt, 24563 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary248 students

Brosville Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Danville, 24541 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary235 students

Chatham Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham, 24531 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary234 students

Union Hall Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham, 24531 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary179 students

Mount Airy Elementary

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Gretna, 24557 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary142 students

Pittsylvania Regional Alternative School/STEM Academy

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham, 24531 / Rural: Distant

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Pittsylvania Vocational-Technical Center

Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Chatham, 24531 / Rural: Distant

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,073

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 Pittsylvania County?

Pittsylvania County has a school score of 37/100, 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 Pittsylvania County?

The high school graduation rate in Pittsylvania County is 87.0%, 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 Pittsylvania County spend per student?

Pittsylvania County spends $7,073 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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