How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Highland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chesterfield, Virginia | Monterey, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 63,916 | 200 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Highland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,618 | $26,275 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.1% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 47.1% | 43.5% |
| Local Revenue | 42.8% | 47.2% |
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Highland County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Highland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.3% | 95.2% |
| African American | 26.7% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.2% | 32.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Highland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 192 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 296.5:1 | 104:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 22.2% |
School Types
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Highland County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.