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Appomattox County Public Schools

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns

Serves Appomattox and Pamplin City.

Students
2,421
Schools
4
Spent per student
$13,301
VA $17,169
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
The gist

What stands out about Appomattox County Public Schools

  • School Grade B: better than 62% of Virginia districts
  • Spends 23% less per student than the VA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 6.6% since 2020

Test scores vs. VA

2020–21
Math proficiency53%
State average 54.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,301 per student · 23% below VA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 34%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 23%State 66%Federal 11%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,272’20
2,338’21
2,361’22
2,372’23
2,421’24

Up 6.6% since 2020.

Students
White 64%Black 21%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 5%Asian <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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