Top Rankings
Rappahannock 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 774 students in Rappahannock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Rappahannock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
774 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rappahannock County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 132 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
2%
22%
% White
82%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,514 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,513 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,514
$15,502
Spending / Student
$18,513
$15,257
Best Rappahannock County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock County High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12576 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Grades: 8-12
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Rappahannock County Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0200
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0200
Grades: PK-7
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District manages 2 public schools serving 774 students.
What is the rank of Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District is ranked #46 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 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 Rappahannock County School District?
82% of Rappahannock County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Rappahannock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,513 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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