Mathews County Public Schools

Rt 611 63 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mathews County Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 840 students in Mathews County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Mathews County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
3 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
840 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mathews County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#83 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
57%
68%
(20-21)
67%
69%
(20-21)
53%
59%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
19%
% Black
7%
22%
% White
79%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,219 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,219
$15,502
Spending / Student
$19,017
$15,257

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathews High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rt 198 9889 Buckley Hall Road
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rt 611 347 Church Street
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2580
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Hunter Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rt 611 387 Church St
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mathews County Public Schools?
Mathews County Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 840 students.
What is the rank of Mathews County Public Schools?
Mathews County Public Schools is ranked #83 out of 132 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews County Public Schools?
79% of Mathews County Public Schools students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mathews County Public Schools?
Mathews County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mathews County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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