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Patrick County

Virginia · Public K-12

Patrick County, Virginia reports 7 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 17,512, with a mix of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Patrick County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,276
-454 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 80%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
17,512
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,276
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,038
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
1,278 students
Middle
1
203 students
High
1
795 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Patrick County Public Schools
2,276 students · 1 district in Patrick County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Patrick 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
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
8%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
52
17.4% under 18

Test scores in Patrick County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 7 schools in Patrick County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Patrick County HighStuartHigh08-12795·
Stuart ElementaryStuartElementaryPK-07361·
Meadows of Dan ElementaryMeadows Of DanElementaryPK-07300·
Patrick Springs PrimaryPatrick SpringsElementaryPK-03241·
Blue Ridge ElementaryAraratElementaryPK-07223·
Hardin Reynolds Memorial SchoolCritzMiddle04-07203·
Woolwine ElementaryWoolwineElementaryPK-07153·

Cities in Patrick County

Stuart2 schoolsArarat1 schoolCritz1 schoolMeadows Of Dan1 schoolPatrick Springs1 schoolWoolwine1 school

About Patrick County

Across the rural-scale Virginia county of Patrick County of about 17,512 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,276 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $53,038, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 31% meaningfully below the Virginia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Patrick County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,278 students), 1 middle school (203), and 1 high school (795).

Patrick County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,276 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 17%: 2,730 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,276 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Patrick County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Patrick County?
Patrick County, Virginia has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,276 students.
How many high schools are in Patrick County?
Patrick County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 795 students.
How many middle schools are in Patrick County?
Patrick County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 203 students.
How many elementary schools are in Patrick County?
Patrick County, Virginia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,278 students.
What is the largest school district in Patrick County?
Patrick County Public Schools is the largest school district in Patrick County, serving approximately 2,276 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Patrick County?
Patrick County has roughly 17,512 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Patrick County?
Median household income in Patrick County is $53,038, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Patrick County?
Approximately 15.1% of adults 25 and older in Patrick County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Patrick County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.3% of students in Patrick 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 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Patrick County schools?
Across Patrick County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data