Prince William County Public Schools

Prince William County Public Schools is a large suburban district in Virginia serving 91,101 students across 99 schools with a stable 1.1% enrollment increase from the prior year. The district operates 64 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and a teaching staff of 5,965.

Academic performance measures exceed state averages. Math proficiency stands at 75.0% compared to the state average of 72.5%, while reading proficiency is 76.0% against a state average of 73.8%. The graduation rate of 94.8% surpasses the state average of 92.6%. Chronic absenteeism at 13.8% represents an operational consideration for district leaders.

The student population reflects significant demographic diversity, with the largest group being Hispanic students at 37.1%, followed by White students at 25.6%, Asian students at 12.0%, and Black students at 18.7%.

Financially, Prince William County is notably well-resourced, spending $16,177 per pupil compared to the state average of $7,916. The total budget of $1.43 billion is supported by a three-part funding structure: 46.6% from local sources, 42.6% from state appropriations, and 10.8% from federal funding. This revenue distribution reflects substantial local tax base support for educational operations.