How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fairfax County Public Schools | Rockingham County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Falls Church, Virginia | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 179,858 | 11,497 |
| Number of Schools | 199 | 23 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fairfax County Public Schools | Rockingham County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,816 | $14,845 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| State Revenue | 23.3% | 46.3% |
| Local Revenue | 66.6% | 40.9% |
Fairfax County Public Schools
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Rockingham County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fairfax County Public Schools | Rockingham County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.0% | 70.3% |
| African American | 9.4% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 19.9% |
| Asian | 17.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.9% | 47.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fairfax County Public Schools | Rockingham County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 497 | 66 |
| Schools with AP | 25 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 330.2:1 | 307.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 21.1% |
School Types
Fairfax County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rockingham 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.