Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools is a suburban Virginia district serving 31,105 students across 34 schools, comprising 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The district experienced 2.2% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating continued population expansion. With 2,340 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 13.3:1.

Academically, the district performs near state averages. Math proficiency is 70.0% compared to Virginia's 72.5%, while reading proficiency is 73.0% against the state average of 73.8%. The graduation rate matches the state average exactly at 92.6%. Chronic absenteeism of 17.5% represents a notable challenge.

The district maintains a racially and ethnically diverse student population: 37.6% White, 22.2% Black, 25.2% Hispanic, and 6.1% Asian students. This diversity reflects the region's demographic composition.

Financially, Stafford County operates with significantly higher per-pupil spending of $13,322 compared to the state average of $7,916, supporting a total budget of $356.0 million. Revenue sources demonstrate reliance on local funding at 37.8%, with state contributions of 54.2% and federal funding at 8.0%. This funding structure, combined with above-state-average spending levels, provides substantial resources relative to comparable suburban districts in Virginia.