Top 5 Best Powhatan County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,295 students in Powhatan County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 484 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Powhatan County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Powhatan County, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Powhatan High School and Flat Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Powhatan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Powhatan County Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #55.
Powhatan Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4135 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: n/an/a
Powhatan Voc. Center
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Return/powhatan Co
Alternative School
C/o Powhatan Co Public Schls,
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5700
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Powhatan County, VA

Powhatan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Grades: 6
| 337 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Powhatan County, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Powhatan High School and Flat Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Powhatan County, VA?
7 public schools are located in Powhatan County, VA.
What percentage of students in Powhatan County, VA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Powhatan County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan County, VA?
Powhatan County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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