Total enrollment
507
-107 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
Craig County
Virginia · Public K-12
Craig County, Virginia operates 2 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 507 students (about 254 per campus). The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Craig County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
507
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,057
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
229 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
278 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Craig County Public Schools
507 students · 1 district in Craig County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Craig 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+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
46
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Craig County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Craig County High· 76.0%
- McCleary Elementary· 72.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig County High | New Castle | High | 06-12 | 278 | · |
| McCleary Elementary | New Castle | Elementary | PK-05 | 229 | · |
Cities in Craig County
About Craig County
Across the rural-scale Virginia county of Craig County of about 4,856 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 507 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $69,057, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 10% meaningfully below the Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Craig County consists of 1 elementary school (229 students), and 1 high school (278).
Craig County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 507 students across Craig County.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Craig County has shrank 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 614 students to 507.
On this page, the community for Craig County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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