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Mathews County

Virginia · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 911 students, in a county of 8,540 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
911
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,880
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.8%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mathews County Public Schools
911 students · 1 district in Mathews County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mathews 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
White
86%
Hispanic
3%
Black
10%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
0%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
55
14.4% under 18

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mathews ElementaryMathewsElementaryPK-04318·
MATHEWS HIGHMathewsHigh09-12310·
THOMAS HUNTER MIDDLEMathewsMiddle05-08283·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mathews County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Mathews County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 911.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mathews County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Mathews County?
Mathews County Public Schools is the largest school district in Mathews County, serving approximately 911 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Mathews County?
Mathews County, Virginia has a population of approximately 8,540, with a median age of 55. About 14.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mathews County?
Median household income in Mathews County is $75,880, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mathews County?
Approximately 28.4% of adults 25 and older in Mathews County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mathews County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 70.8% of students in Mathews County 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 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mathews County schools?
Across Mathews County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mathews County?
Mathews County residents are approximately 86% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mathews County is owner-occupied?
Mathews County has about 5,493 housing units, of which roughly 84.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data