Total enrollment
611
-221 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
King and Queen County
Virginia · Public K-12
Parents in King and Queen County researching K-12 options have 3 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 611 (2 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in King and Queen County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 52%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
35%
was 35%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
611
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,469
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
102.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
2
346 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
265 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
King and Queen County Public Schools
611 students · 1 district in King and Queen County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of King and Queen 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+
18.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
49
17.4% under 18
Test scores in King and Queen County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Central High· 81.0%
- Lawson-Marriott Elementary· 59.0%
- King & Queen Elementary· 54.0%
See all 3 schools in King and Queen County ranked by score →
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | King And Queen C H | High | 07-12 | 265 | · |
| Lawson-Marriott Elementary | St Stephens Church | Elementary | PK-06 | 178 | · |
| King & Queen Elementary | King And Queen Courthouse | Elementary | PK-06 | 168 | · |
Cities in King and Queen County
About King and Queen County
King and Queen County is a thinly populated Virginia county of about 6,695 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 611 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,469, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, King and Queen County covers 2 elementary schools (346 students), and 1 high school (265).
The largest single district in King and Queen County is King and Queen County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 611 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in King and Queen County has contracted 27% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 832 students to 611. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 52% to 45%.
On this page, the community for King and Queen County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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