How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bristol City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bristol, Virginia | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 2,194 | 65,456 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bristol City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,037 | $15,459 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.3% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 49.5% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 23.2% | 46.6% |
Bristol City Public Schools
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Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bristol City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 43.2% |
| African American | 8.0% | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 14.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 45.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bristol City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 257 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 306.8:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.0% | 17.1% |
School Types
Bristol City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.