How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Mathews County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buena Vista, Virginia | Mathews, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 889 | 911 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Mathews County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,729 | $19,565 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.3% | 11.5% |
| State Revenue | 60.5% | 32.7% |
| Local Revenue | 19.1% | 55.9% |
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Mathews County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Mathews County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 77.0% |
| African American | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.5% | 73.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buena Vista City Public Schools | Mathews County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 262.5:1 | 252.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.1% | 25.8% |
School Types
Buena Vista City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Mathews County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.