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Emporia city

Virginia · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Virginia, 1 sit inside Emporia city, collectively enrolling roughly 584 students (1 high).

7-year change in Emporia city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
584
-127 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
13%
was 25%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
74%
was 69%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
584
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,899
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.9%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
584 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greensville County Public Schools
584 students · 1 district in Emporia city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Emporia city 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
White
20%
Hispanic
8%
Black
64%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
13%
Hispanic
8%
Black
74%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
27.6% under 18

Test scores in Emporia city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Greensville County High· 73.0%

See all 1 schools in Emporia city ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Greensville County HighEmporiaHigh09-12584·

Cities in Emporia city

Emporia1 school

About Emporia city

Emporia city is a rural-scale county of about 5,547 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system serves approximately 584 students across 1 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,899, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 32% noticeably below the Virginia median.

Greensville County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 584 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 18%: 711 students in SY 2017-18 versus 584 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 25% to 13%.

On allk12, the community for Emporia city discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Emporia city?
Emporia city, Virginia has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 584 students.
How many high schools are in Emporia city?
Emporia city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 584 students.
What is the largest school district in Emporia city?
Greensville County Public Schools is the largest school district in Emporia city, serving approximately 584 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Emporia city?
Emporia city, Virginia has a population of approximately 5,547, with a median age of 37. About 27.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Emporia city?
Median household income in Emporia city is $51,899, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 15.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Emporia city?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Emporia city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Emporia city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.9% of students in Emporia city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Emporia city schools?
Across Emporia city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Emporia city?
Emporia city residents are approximately 20% White, 8% Hispanic, 64% Black, 1% Asian, 16% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Emporia city is owner-occupied?
Emporia city has about 2,726 housing units, of which roughly 38.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data