West Point Public Schools

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West Point, Virginia - 2 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks West Point Public Schools #78 of 131 districts in Virginia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,416 per pupil, West Point Public Schools ranks #51 of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending (Virginia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

810
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,416
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Point Public Schools operates 2 public schools serving 810 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Virginia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 William County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,416 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 131 Virginia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Virginia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 39.4% local, 50.9% state, and 9.7% 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 46/100, ranked #78 of 131 in Virginia against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 313:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.3% White, 11.3% African American, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is West Point Middle/High, enrolling 434 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

West Point Middle/High accounts for 51.5% of all West Point Public Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of West Point Public Schools a distant remainder — means West Point Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

West Point Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 313:1 — 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 West Point Public Schools is typically wider than the West Point Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

West Point Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 14.5% — 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?

9.7%
Federal
50.9%
State
39.4%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
78 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in West Point Public Schools.

White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 11.3%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 8.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
313:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in West Point Public Schools

School Enrollment
West Point Middle/High
434
West Point Elementary
409

How West Point Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Virginia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Norton City Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Bland County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
King and Queen County Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rappahannock County Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Buena Vista City Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

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

Nearby Districts in Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Point Public Schools?

West Point Public Schools has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 810 students.

How much does West Point Public Schools spend per student?

West Point Public Schools spends $14,416 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #78 in Virginia.

What is the demographic composition of West Point Public Schools?

West Point Public Schools students are 70.3% White, 11.3% African American, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Point Public Schools?

West Point Public Schools has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #78 out of 131 districts in Virginia.