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Fauquier County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
19
Schools
10,837
Students
$15,346
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
32.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
91.7%
Graduation Rate
+5.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fauquier County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 10,837 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,346 is near the national average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUBURN MIDDLE06–08554
CEDAR LEE MIDDLE06–08610
MARSHALL MIDDLE06–08417
W.C. TAYLOR MIDDLE06–08437
WARRENTON MIDDLE06–08395
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FAUQUIER HIGH09–121,162
Kettle Run High09–121,207
LIBERTY HIGH09–121,370
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,346Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
57%
State
33.2%
Local (property tax)
57.3%
Federal
9.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
10,837
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.7%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.7% graduation rate — 5.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Fauquier County Public Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 10,837 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fauquier County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 91.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fauquier County Public Schools spend per student?
Fauquier County Public Schools spends $15,346 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fauquier County Public Schools?
33% of students in Fauquier County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fauquier County Public Schools?
No, Fauquier County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fauquier County Public Schools serve?
Fauquier County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fauquier County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fauquier County Public Schools is 44/100. 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.