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Mathews County

Virginia · Public K-12

Mathews County, Virginia comes in at 3 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 790 students, with a county median household income near $75,880. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Mathews County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
790
-292 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 83%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
8%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
790
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,880
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.7%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
1
281 students
Middle
1
176 students
High
1
333 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mathews County Public Schools
790 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
77%
Hispanic
7%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
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

Test scores in Mathews County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Mathews Elementary· 81.0%
  2. Mathews High· 81.0%
  3. Thomas Hunter Middle· 75.0%

See all 3 schools in Mathews County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mathews HighMathewsHigh08-12333·
Mathews ElementaryMathewsElementaryPK-04281·
Thomas Hunter MiddleMathewsMiddle05-07176·

Cities in Mathews County

Mathews3 schools

About Mathews County

Across the low-population Virginia county of Mathews County of about 8,540 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 790 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,880, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 4%.

On the school-mix side, Mathews County consists of 1 elementary school (281 students), 1 middle school (176), and 1 high school (333).

Mathews County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 790 students across Mathews County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 27%: 1,082 students in SY 2017-18 versus 790 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 83% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mathews County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

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 790.
How many high schools are in Mathews County?
Mathews County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 333 students.
How many middle schools are in Mathews County?
Mathews County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 176 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mathews County?
Mathews County, Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 281 students.
What is the largest school district in Mathews County?
Mathews County Public Schools is the largest school district in Mathews County, serving approximately 790 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 73.7% of students in Mathews County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mathews County schools?
Across Mathews County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data