Top Rankings
Patrick County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,276 students in Patrick County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Patrick County School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
2,276 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Patrick County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.8%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,969 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,571
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,969
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Patrick County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Staples Ave
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Gr: PK-7 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5135 Ararat Hwy
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Gr: PK-7 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Woolwine Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9993 Woolwine Hwy
Woolwine, VA 24185
(276) 930-2811
Woolwine, VA 24185
(276) 930-2811
Gr: PK-7 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Patrick Springs Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Elementary Lane
Patrick Springs, VA 24133
(276) 694-3396
Patrick Springs, VA 24133
(276) 694-3396
Gr: PK-3 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Patrick County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Cougar Lane
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7137
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7137
Gr: 8-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3597 Dogwood Rd
Critz, VA 24082
(276) 694-3631
Critz, VA 24082
(276) 694-3631
Gr: 4-7 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3003 Jeb Stuart Hwy
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Gr: PK-7 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Patrick County School District?
Patrick County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,276 students.
What is the rank of Patrick County School District?
Patrick County School District is ranked #15 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Patrick County School District?
79% of Patrick County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Patrick County School District?
Patrick County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Patrick County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,969 is less than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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