For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,398 students in Richmond County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Richmond County School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
1,398 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
59%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
21%
21%
% White
57%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,345 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,840 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,345
$15,513
Spending / Student
$12,840
$15,268
Best Richmond County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6914 Richmond Rd
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Gr: 8-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Richmond County Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 Walnut St
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Gr: PK-7 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Mackey-thompson Learning Center
Alternative School
13027 Historyland Highway
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3560
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3560
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond County School District?
Richmond County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,398 students.
What is the rank of Richmond County School District?
Richmond County School District is ranked #87 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County School District?
57% of Richmond County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond County School District?
Richmond County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Richmond County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,840 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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