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Accomack County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
11
Schools
4,726
Students
$15,423
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
107.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+55pp vs nat'l
85.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Accomack County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 4,726 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,423 is near the national average for a US public school district. 108% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Accawmacke ElementaryPK–05396
Chincoteague ElementaryPK–05224
Kegotank ElementaryPK–05479
Metompkin ElementaryPK–05535
Pungoteague ElementaryPK–05451
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARCADIA MIDDLE06–08482
NANDUA MIDDLE06–08474
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARCADIA HIGH09–12713
CHINCOTEAGUE HIGH06–12295
NANDUA HIGH09–12636
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TANGIER COMBINEDKG–1241
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,423Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
24%
State
55.7%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal
20.7%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,726
Students
108%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.8%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
108% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Accomack County Public Schools?
Accomack County Public Schools has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,726 students.
What is the graduation rate for Accomack County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 85.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Accomack County Public Schools spend per student?
Accomack County Public Schools spends $15,423 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Accomack County Public Schools?
108% of students in Accomack County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Accomack County Public Schools?
No, Accomack County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Accomack County Public Schools serve?
Accomack County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Accomack County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Accomack County Public Schools is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.