How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Portsmouth City Public Schools | Roanoke City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 13,371 | 13,597 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 24 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Portsmouth City Public Schools | Roanoke City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,888 | $18,406 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.4% | 21.7% |
| State Revenue | 54.9% | 43.6% |
| Local Revenue | 32.7% | 34.8% |
Portsmouth City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Roanoke City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Portsmouth City Public Schools | Roanoke City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 32.3% |
| African American | 70.1% | 35.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 95.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Portsmouth City Public Schools | Roanoke City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 32 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 312.8:1 | 283.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.1% | 21.5% |
School Types
Portsmouth City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Roanoke City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 19
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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.