Gloucester County School District

6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,990 students in Gloucester County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Gloucester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
9 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,990 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gloucester County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#37 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
57%
54%
(20-21)
73%
69%
(20-21)
58%
59%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
6%
22%
% White
76%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,295 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 $13,430 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
$81 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,295
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,430
$15,257

Best Gloucester County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Botetourt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Petsworth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Peasley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Achilles Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Page Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5198 Tc Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,990 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District is ranked #37 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County School District?
76% of Gloucester County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Gloucester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,430 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,990 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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