Fauquier County Public Schools

Warrenton, Virginia — 19 schools

10,837
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$15,346
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fauquier County Public Schools operates 19 public schools serving 10,837 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 other, 5 middle, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,256 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fauquier County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,346 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 57.3% local, 33.2% state, and 9.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $86,705 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #106 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (76 AP courses district-wide), a 370.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.2% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% African American across the district's schools.

Fauquier County Public Schools school enrollment varies 5.2× across entities

Fauquier County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 254 students (lowest) to 1,313 students (highest), a spread of 1,059 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Fauquier County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 370:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Fauquier County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.5%
Federal
33.2%
State
57.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
106 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Fauquier County county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,705
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in Fauquier County Public Schools.

White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 19
Schools with AP
76 AP courses total
370.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Fauquier County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Liberty High
1,313
Kettle Run High
1,175
Fauquier High
1,156
Cedar Lee Middle
861
W.C. Taylor Middle
623
Auburn Middle
570
Margaret M. Pierce Elementary
543
Grace Miller Elementary
528
C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
525
James G. Brumfield Elementary
496
Greenville Elementary
449
P.B. Smith Elementary
440
Marshall Middle
426
Mary Walter Elementary
397
Warrenton Middle
395
H.M. Pearson Elementary
388
C.M. Bradley Elementary
362
W.G. Coleman Elementary
355
Claude Thompson Elementary
254

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?

Fauquier County Public Schools has 19 schools, including 3 high, 5 middle, 11 other. Total enrollment is 10,837 students.

How much does Fauquier County Public Schools spend per student?

Fauquier County Public Schools spends $15,346 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #106 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in Fauquier County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Fauquier County Public Schools is $86,705 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fauquier County Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fauquier County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Fauquier County Public Schools?

Fauquier County Public Schools students are 60.2% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% African American, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fauquier County Public Schools?

Fauquier County Public Schools has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #106 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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