Pulaski County Schools & Education
Pulaski 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
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,233
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#69
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pulaski County
Measured School Summary
Pulaski County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,233 per pupil, Pulaski 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 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pulaski 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
9 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,233
$708 below the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts 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
Pulaski County has 9 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.
What Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#69
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 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.
Pulaski County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,988 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Pulaski County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Pulaski County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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.
Pulaski County's Regional School Infrastructure
The county operates nine public schools, including five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Approximately 3,988 students are enrolled across two distinct school districts.
Pulaski County Public Schools Leads the Area
The primary district, Pulaski County Public Schools, manages eight schools and serves nearly 4,000 students. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county system.
A Primarily Rural Educational Setting
Education here has a strong rural character, with six of the nine schools located in rural settings and an average school size of 570 students. Pulaski County Senior High is the largest at 1,246 students, while Critzer Elementary serves a smaller community of 402.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Pulaski County
Reported Enrollment
3,988
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Public Schools
GuideSouthwest Virginia Governor's School
9 Public Schools in Pulaski County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Senior High | Profile | Pulaski County Public Schools | Dublin, 24084Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,246 |
| PULASKI COUNTY MIDDLE | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Pulaski, 24301Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 807 |
| Pulaski Elementary | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Pulaski, 24301Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 500 |
| Dublin Elementary | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Dublin, 24084Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 436 |
| Critzer Elementary | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Pulaski, 24301Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Riverlawn Elementary | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Fairlawn, 24141Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 382 |
| Snowville Elementary | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Hiwassee, 24347Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 215 |
| Pulaski County Public Schools Governor's STEM Academy | Record | Pulaski County Public Schools | Dublin, 24084Rural: Fringe | — | Vocational | — |
| Southwest Virginia Governor's School | Record | Southwest Virginia Governor's School | Pulaski, 24301Town: Fringe | — | Other | — |
Pulaski County Senior High
Pulaski County Public Schools
Dublin, 24084 / Rural: Fringe
PULASKI COUNTY MIDDLE
Pulaski County Public Schools
Pulaski, 24301 / Rural: Fringe
Pulaski Elementary
Pulaski County Public Schools
Pulaski, 24301 / Rural: Fringe
Dublin Elementary
Pulaski County Public Schools
Dublin, 24084 / Town: Fringe
Critzer Elementary
Pulaski County Public Schools
Pulaski, 24301 / Rural: Fringe
Riverlawn Elementary
Pulaski County Public Schools
Fairlawn, 24141 / Suburb: Small
Snowville Elementary
Pulaski County Public Schools
Hiwassee, 24347 / Rural: Distant
Pulaski County Public Schools Governor's STEM Academy
Pulaski County Public Schools
Dublin, 24084 / Rural: Fringe
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
Pulaski, 24301 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,233
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Pulaski County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pulaski County, Virginia?
The county operates nine public schools, including five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Approximately 3,988 students are enrolled across two distinct school districts.
What are the major school districts in Pulaski County, Virginia?
The primary district, Pulaski County Public Schools, manages eight schools and serves nearly 4,000 students. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county system.
What is the school experience like in Pulaski County?
Education here has a strong rural character, with six of the nine schools located in rural settings and an average school size of 570 students. Pulaski County Senior High is the largest at 1,246 students, while Critzer Elementary serves a smaller community of 402.
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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.