How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newport News City Public Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newport News, Virginia | Manassas, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 26,531 | 91,101 |
| Number of Schools | 40 | 95 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newport News City Public Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,409 | $15,984 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 8.6% |
| State Revenue | 50.6% | 44.1% |
| Local Revenue | 31.8% | 47.2% |
Newport News City Public Schools
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Prince William County Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newport News City Public Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.0% | 24.5% |
| African American | 53.5% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% | 38.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.2% | 47.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newport News City Public Schools | Prince William County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 90 | 192 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 381.9:1 | 289.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 17.6% |
School Types
Newport News City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Prince William 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.