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Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,295 students in Powhatan Co PBLC Schs 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 Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District 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).
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).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
4,295 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Powhatan Co PBLC Schs 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 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
69%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
213 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
5%
22%
# White Students
3,665 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
85%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
193 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
105
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
267
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
274
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
296
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
348
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
373
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
337
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,180 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,930
$15,672
Spending / Student
$12,180
$15,424
Best Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #55.
Powhatan Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4135 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
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
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District?
Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,295 students.
What is the rank of Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District?
Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #31 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District?
85% of Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District?
Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Powhatan Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,180 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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