King George County Public Schools

King George, Virginia — 5 schools

4,521
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$11,940
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

King George County Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 4,521 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,591 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in King George County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,940 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 32.4% local, 56.0% state, and 11.7% 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 $76,021 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #126 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (37 AP courses district-wide), a 347.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.5% White, 15.6% African American, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

King George High accounts for 32.5% of all King George County Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means King George County Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

King George County Public Schools school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

King George County Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 566 students (lowest) to 1,492 students (highest), a spread of 926 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

King George County Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 348:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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

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

King George County Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — 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 King George County Public Schools is typically wider than the King George 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?

11.7%
Federal
56.0%
State
32.4%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
126 / 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 King George County county, where this district is located.

$1,182
Studio/mo
$1,211
1 BR/mo
$1,469
2 BR/mo
$2,043
3 BR/mo
$2,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,021
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 5 schools in King George County Public Schools.

White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 15.6%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 13.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
37 AP courses total
347.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in King George County Public Schools

School Enrollment
King George High
1,492
King George Middle
1,097
Sealston Elementary
753
King George Elementary
683
Potomac Elementary
566

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in King George County Public Schools?

King George County Public Schools has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,521 students.

How much does King George County Public Schools spend per student?

King George County Public Schools spends $11,940 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #126 in Virginia.

What is the average teacher salary in King George County Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in King George County Public Schools is $76,021 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near King George County Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of King George County Public Schools?

King George County Public Schools students are 59.5% White, 15.6% African American, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for King George County Public Schools?

King George County Public Schools has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #126 out of 131 districts in Virginia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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