Rappahannock County School District

6 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rappahannock County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 774 students in Rappahannock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Rappahannock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
2 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
774 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rappahannock County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#47 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(20-21)
54%
54%
(20-21)
71%
69%
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
85-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
2%
22%
% White
82%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,514 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 $18,513 is higher 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
$14 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,514
$15,502
Spending / Student
$18,513
$15,257

Best Rappahannock County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12576 Lee Highway
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0745
Grades: 8-12
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Rappahannock County Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34 Schoolhouse Road
Washington, VA 22747
(540) 227-0200
Grades: PK-7
| 466 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District manages 2 public schools serving 774 students.
What is the rank of Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District is ranked #47 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rappahannock County School District?
82% of Rappahannock County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rappahannock County School District?
Rappahannock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Rappahannock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,513 is higher 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: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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