King George County Public Schools

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

King George, Virginia - 5 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks King George County Public Schools #123 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,797 per pupil, King George County Public Schools ranks #124 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

4,521
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$11,797
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 smallest districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in King George County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,797 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 14 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 32.4% local, 56.0% state, and 11.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #123 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (37 AP courses district-wide), a 347.9:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Sealston Elementary, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.

Its largest campus is King George High, enrolling 1,492 students (32% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That dominant concentration 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

23
Equity Score
123 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 59.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across King George County Public Schools's schools, above the Virginia average of 53.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Sealston Elementary 62.2
  2. 2 King George Middle 59.0
  3. 3 King George Elementary 58.7
  4. 4 King George High 58.5
  5. 5 Potomac Elementary 57.1

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

How King George County Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Botetourt County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Charlottesville City Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Halifax County Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Caroline County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Accomack County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to King George County Public Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Virginia

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare King George County Public Schools

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Fairfax County Public Schools →

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 combined. Total enrollment is 4,521 students.

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

King George County Public Schools spends $11,797 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #123 in Virginia.

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 23/100, ranking #123 out of 131 districts in Virginia.