Total enrollment
523
-127 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
Charles City County
Virginia · Public K-12
Charles City County, Virginia hosts 2 public K-12 schools and around 523 students, averaging roughly 262 per campus. Charles City County Public Schools runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Charles City County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
28%
was 31%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
50%
was 56%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
523
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,417
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
101.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
302 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
221 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Charles City County Public Schools
523 students · 1 district in Charles City County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Charles City County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
53
14.2% under 18
Test scores in Charles City County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Charles City County High· 66.0%
- Charles City County Elementary· 47.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City County Elementary | Charles City | Elementary | PK-06 | 302 | · |
| Charles City County High | Charles City | High | 07-12 | 221 | · |
Cities in Charles City County
About Charles City County
In Virginia, Charles City County is a low-population county of about 6,627 residents. 2 public schools across the county teaches about 523 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,417 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the school-mix side, Charles City County comprises 1 elementary school (302 students), and 1 high school (221).
Charles City County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 523 students across Charles City County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Charles City County has contracted 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 650 students to 523. The Black share of public-school enrollment contracted from 56% to 50%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Charles City County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data