Charles City County School District

10035 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030-3426
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Charles City County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 523 students in Charles City County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Charles City County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
523 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charles City County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#124 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
68%
(20-21)
56%
69%
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
85%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
50%
21%
% White
28%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,006 is higher than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,989 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,006
$15,513
Spending / Student
$21,989
$15,268

Best Charles City County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Charles City County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10049 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9256
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charles City County School District?
Charles City County School District manages 2 public schools serving 523 students.
What is the rank of Charles City County School District?
Charles City County School District is ranked #123 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City County School District?
50% of Charles City County School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charles City County School District?
Charles City County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Charles City County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,989 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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