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Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
29
Schools
24,201
Students
$14,142
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 24,201 students across 29 schools. It includes 17 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,142 is near the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (29)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE06–08791
CHANCELLOR MIDDLE06–08854
FREEDOM MIDDLE06–08777
NI RIVER MIDDLE06–08717
POST OAK MIDDLE06–08665
SPOTSYLVANIA MIDDLE06–08981
THORNBURG MIDDLE06–08696
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHANCELLOR HIGH09–121,397
COURTLAND HIGH09–121,556
MASSAPONAX HIGH09–121,736
RIVERBEND HIGH09–121,995
SPOTSYLVANIA HIGH09–121,388
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,142Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
47%
State
41.8%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal
11.2%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
24,201
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Spotsylvania County Public Schools has 29 public schools, serving a total of 24,201 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spotsylvania County Public Schools spend per student?
Spotsylvania County Public Schools spends $14,142 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
54% of students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
No, Spotsylvania County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spotsylvania County Public Schools serve?
Spotsylvania County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spotsylvania County Public Schools is 42/100. 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.