Appomattox County Public Schools

316 Court Street
Appomattox, VA 24522
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,372 students in Appomattox County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Appomattox County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
2,372 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Appomattox County Public Schools, 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#47 out of 132 school districts
(Top 50%)
71%
68%
(20-21)
69%
69%
(20-21)
57%
59%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
5%
19%
% Black
21%
22%
% White
64%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,624 in this school district is less 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 $11,446 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,624
$15,502
Spending / Student
$11,446
$15,257

Best Appomattox County Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appomattox County High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
198 Evergreen Avenue
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7146
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Appomattox Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
176 Kids Place
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7463
Gr: 3-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Appomattox Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Church St
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-8257
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Appomattox Primary
185 Learning Lane
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-5766
Gr: PK-2 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Appomattox County Public Schools?
Appomattox County Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 2,372 students.
What is the rank of Appomattox County Public Schools?
Appomattox County Public Schools is ranked #47 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Appomattox County Public Schools?
64% of Appomattox County Public Schools students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Appomattox County Public Schools?
Appomattox County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Appomattox County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,446 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,372 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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