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Pittsylvania County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
18
Schools
7,918
Students
$13,816
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
81.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pittsylvania County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 7,918 students across 18 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,816 is near the national average for a US public school district. 81% 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 38/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brosville ElementaryPK–05235
Chatham ElementaryPK–05234
Gretna ElementaryPK–05460
John L. Hurt ElementaryPK–05248
Kentuck ElementaryPK–05510
Mount Airy ElementaryPK–05142
Southside ElementaryPK–05413
Stony Mill ElementaryPK–05403
Twin Springs ElementaryPK–05619
Union Hall ElementaryPK–05179
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHATHAM MIDDLE06–08426
DAN RIVER MIDDLE06–08434
GRETNA MIDDLE06–08397
TUNSTALL MIDDLE06–08564
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHATHAM HIGH09–12659
DAN RIVER HIGH09–12617
GRETNA HIGH09–12535
TUNSTALL HIGH09–12843
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,816Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
23%
State
62.5%
Local (property tax)
23.1%
Federal
14.4%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
18
Schools
7,918
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
Pittsylvania County Public Schools has 18 public schools, serving a total of 7,918 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pittsylvania County Public Schools spend per student?
Pittsylvania County Public Schools spends $13,816 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
81% of students in Pittsylvania County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
No, Pittsylvania County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pittsylvania County Public Schools serve?
Pittsylvania County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pittsylvania County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pittsylvania County Public Schools is 38/100. 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.