Rappahannock County Schools & Education
Rappahannock County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,715
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#4
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rappahannock County
Measured School Summary
Rappahannock County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Rappahannock County spends $10,715 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 65% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 35% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rappahannock 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
2 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
89/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,715
$2,774 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Rappahannock County has 2 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 Rappahannock 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
Rappahannock 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
#4
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 35 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.
Rappahannock County Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
735 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Rappahannock County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Rappahannock County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Rappahannock 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.
Intimate Educational Landscape in Rappahannock
Rappahannock County maintains a small, focused footprint with just two public schools serving 735 students. This single-district system consists of one elementary school and one high school.
Concentrated District Excellence
Rappahannock County Public Schools manages the entire student population with no charter schools in the county. The district's small scale allows for a highly personalized approach to public education.
Small Schools in a Rural Environment
Both schools are situated in rural locales, reflecting the county’s quiet, open character. Rappahannock County Elementary is the larger facility with 446 students, while the high school remains small and tight-knit with 289 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Rappahannock County
Reported Enrollment
735
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Rappahannock County
Rappahannock County Public Schools
2 Public Schools in Rappahannock 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock County Elementary | Record | Rappahannock County Public Schools | Washington, 22747Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 446 |
| Rappahannock County High | Record | Rappahannock County Public Schools | Washington, 22747Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 289 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,715
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Rappahannock County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rappahannock County, Virginia?
Rappahannock County maintains a small, focused footprint with just two public schools serving 735 students. This single-district system consists of one elementary school and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Rappahannock County, Virginia?
Rappahannock County Public Schools manages the entire student population with no charter schools in the county. The district's small scale allows for a highly personalized approach to public education.
What is the school experience like in Rappahannock County?
Both schools are situated in rural locales, reflecting the county’s quiet, open character. Rappahannock County Elementary is the larger facility with 446 students, while the high school remains small and tight-knit with 289 students.
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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.