Richmond City Public Schools School District
School District · Richmond, Virginia
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
47
26 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,413
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
47
26 elem, 7 mid, 10 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,413
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#76 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,413
+$6,344 vs Virginia median
District size
20,819 students
Much larger than Virginia median
About Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond City Public Schools is a Richmond, Virginia school district serving 47 schools. The district educates 20,819 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $21,413 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Richmond City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Open High, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Richmond City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.
The district includes 26 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 10 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Richmond City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richmond City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Richmond City Public Schools
47 schools Elementary Schools 26
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Richmond
- Total Enrollment
- 20,819
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,391
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Richmond City Public Schools has 47 schools in total — 26 elementary, 7 middle, and 10 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richmond City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Richmond City Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richmond City Public Schools?
Richmond City Public Schools spends $21,413 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richmond City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richmond City Public Schools is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richmond City Public Schools?
Open High is the highest-rated school in Richmond City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Richmond City Public Schools?
Across schools in Richmond City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richmond City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Richmond City Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 47 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.6%
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 Richmond City Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fairfax County Public Schools (223)
- Loudoun County Public Schools (100)
- Prince William County Public Schools (99)
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools (88)
- Henrico County Public Schools (81)
- Chesterfield County Public Schools (73)
- Norfolk City Public Schools (49)
- Chesapeake City Public Schools (48)
- Newport News City Public Schools (43)
- Arlington County Public Schools (42)
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools (34)
- Stafford County Public Schools (34)
- Hampton City Public Schools (33)
- Roanoke County Public Schools (29)
- Roanoke City Public Schools (26)
- Albemarle County Public Schools (25)
- Hanover County Public Schools (25)
- Department of Education State-operated Educ Prgms (23)
- Portsmouth City Public Schools (23)
- Rockingham County Public Schools (23)
- Bedford County Public Schools (22)
- Suffolk City Public Schools (22)
- Montgomery County Public Schools (21)
- Pittsylvania County Public Schools (21)
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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