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Gloucester County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
8
Schools
5,054
Students
$15,966
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
52.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Gloucester County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,054 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,966 is above average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abingdon ElementaryPK–05441
Achilles ElementaryPK–05455
Bethel ElementaryPK–05498
Botetourt ElementaryPK–05546
Petsworth ElementaryPK–05382
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PAGE MIDDLE06–08581
PEASLEY MIDDLE06–08620
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GLOUCESTER HIGH09–121,531
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,966+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
62%
State
29.5%
Local (property tax)
62.1%
Federal
8.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,054
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateVirginia →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gloucester County Public Schools?
Gloucester County Public Schools has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,054 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gloucester County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gloucester County Public Schools spend per student?
Gloucester County Public Schools spends $15,966 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gloucester County Public Schools?
53% of students in Gloucester County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gloucester County Public Schools?
No, Gloucester County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Gloucester County Public Schools serve?
Gloucester County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Gloucester County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Gloucester County Public Schools is 41/100. 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.