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Gloucester County School District

6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gloucester County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,990 students in Gloucester County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Gloucester County School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,990 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gloucester County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 132 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 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#22 out of 132 school districts
(Top 20%)
79%
68%
(20-21)
73%
69%
(20-21)
58%
59%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
6%
22%
% White
76%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,295 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,430 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,295
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,430
$15,257

Best Gloucester County School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Botetourt Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Peasley Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Petsworth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Page Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5198 Tc Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Achilles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,990 students.
What is the rank of Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District is ranked #25 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County School District?
76% of Gloucester County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gloucester County School District?
Gloucester County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Gloucester County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,430 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,990 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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