How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arlington County Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, Virginia | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 27,562 | 27,306 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 45 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arlington County Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,424 | $16,341 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.2% | 19.3% |
| State Revenue | 12.4% | 46.2% |
| Local Revenue | 79.4% | 34.5% |
Arlington County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Norfolk City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arlington County Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 18.8% |
| African American | 10.9% | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 15.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.5% | 96.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arlington County Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 86 | 99 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274.3:1 | 334.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.8% | 18.4% |
School Types
Arlington County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Norfolk City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 29
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.