How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Galax City Public Schools | Northampton County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Galax, Virginia | Machipongo, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 1,393 | 1,359 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Galax City Public Schools | Northampton County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,113 | $15,918 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.4% | 26.6% |
| State Revenue | 52.0% | 35.2% |
| Local Revenue | 24.6% | 38.2% |
Galax City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Northampton County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Galax City Public Schools | Northampton County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.0% | 31.4% |
| African American | 4.2% | 38.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.6% | 23.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.4% | 99.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Galax City Public Schools | Northampton County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279:1 | 504:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.7% | 28.8% |
School Types
Galax City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Northampton County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.