Culpeper County Public Schools School District
School District · Culpeper, Virginia
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,061
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#106 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,061
$2,008 vs Virginia median
District size
8,368 students
Much larger than Virginia median
About Culpeper County Public Schools
Culpeper County Public Schools is a Culpeper, Virginia school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,368 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $13,061 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Culpeper County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pearl Sample Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Culpeper County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 69.9% and ELA proficiency of 65.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Culpeper County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Culpeper County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Culpeper County Public Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Culpeper
- Total Enrollment
- 8,368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 548
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Culpeper County Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Culpeper County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Culpeper County Public Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Culpeper County Public Schools spends $13,061 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Culpeper County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Culpeper County Public Schools is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Pearl Sample Elementary is the highest-rated school in Culpeper County Public Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Across schools in Culpeper County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Culpeper County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Culpeper County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Culpeper County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Portsmouth City Public Schools (23)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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