How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Powhatan County Public Schools | Scott County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Powhatan, Virginia | Gate City, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 4,241 | 4,024 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 14 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Powhatan County Public Schools | Scott County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,138 | $12,841 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 21.6% |
| State Revenue | 45.9% | 64.1% |
| Local Revenue | 45.3% | 14.3% |
Powhatan County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Scott County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Powhatan County Public Schools | Scott County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 90.1% |
| African American | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.8% | 76.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Powhatan County Public Schools | Scott County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 376:1 | 238:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 13.4% |
School Types
Powhatan County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Scott 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.