Frederick County Public Schools

Winchester, Virginia — 19 schools

13,960
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Frederick County Public Schools operates 19 public schools serving 13,960 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 other, 4 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 14,447 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Winchester city County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,957 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 52.4% local, 39.5% state, and 8.0% 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 $82,799 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 #105 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 (60 AP courses district-wide), a 448.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.1% White, 26.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American across the district's schools.

Frederick County Public Schools school enrollment varies 4.2× across entities

Frederick County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 391 students (lowest) to 1,631 students (highest), a spread of 1,240 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

Frederick County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 449:1 — 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

Frederick County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Frederick County Public Schools is typically wider than the Frederick County Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.0%
Federal
39.5%
State
52.4%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
105 / 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 Winchester city county, where this district is located.

$1,133
Studio/mo
$1,255
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$1,965
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,799
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 Frederick County Public Schools.

White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 19
Schools with AP
60 AP courses total
448.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Frederick County Public Schools

School Enrollment
Sherando High
1,631
Millbrook High
1,550
James Wood High
1,462
James Wood Middle
873
Robert E. Aylor Middle
861
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
853
Frederick County Middle
732
Jordan Springs Elementary
668
Middletown Elementary
648
Evendale Elementary
618
Bass-Hoover Elementary
615
Redbud Run Elementary
614
Greenwood Mill Elementary
599
Armel Elementary
589
Gainesboro Elementary
483
Orchard View Elementary
469
Indian Hollow Elementary
398
Apple Pie Ridge Elementary
393
Stonewall Elementary
391

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?

Frederick County Public Schools has 19 schools, including 3 high, 4 middle, 12 other. Total enrollment is 13,960 students.

How much does Frederick County Public Schools spend per student?

Frederick County Public Schools spends $15,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #105 in Virginia.

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

The average teacher salary in Frederick County Public Schools is $82,799 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Frederick County Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Frederick County Public Schools?

Frederick County Public Schools students are 61.1% White, 26.0% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% African American, 2.5% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Frederick County Public Schools?

Frederick County Public Schools has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #105 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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