How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newport News City Public Schools | Spotsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newport News, Virginia | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 26,531 | 24,201 |
| Number of Schools | 40 | 29 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newport News City Public Schools | Spotsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,082 | $13,858 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 50.6% | 41.8% |
| Local Revenue | 31.8% | 47.0% |
Newport News City Public Schools
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Spotsylvania 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 | Spotsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.0% | 43.1% |
| African American | 53.5% | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% | 25.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.3% | 57.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newport News City Public Schools | Spotsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 90 | 117 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 385:1 | 380.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.6% | 23.0% |
School Types
Newport News City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 17
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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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.