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Petersburg city

Virginia · Public K-12

Petersburg city operates 9 public K-12 schools inside Virginia, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,582 (about 509 students per school). By level, that breaks down as 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Petersburg city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,582
+389 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
4%
was 3%
% Hispanic
12%
was 5%
% Black
82%
was 91%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
4,582
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,698
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
7
2,418 students
Middle
1
949 students
High
1
1,215 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Petersburg City Public Schools
4,582 students · 3 districts in Petersburg city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Petersburg 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
15%
Hispanic
7%
Black
77%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
4%
Hispanic
12%
Black
82%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.0%
civilian labor
Median age
36
23.9% under 18

Test scores in Petersburg city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 6 schools in Petersburg city ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Petersburg HighPetersburgHigh09-121,215·
Vernon Johns MiddlePetersburgMiddle06-08949·
Walnut Hill ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05574·
Cool Spring ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05540·
Pleasants Lane ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05493·
Westview Early Childhood Education CenterPetersburgElementaryPK-PK418·
Lakemont ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05393·
Appomattox Regional Governor's SchoolPetersburgElementaryN-N··
Petersburg Regional AlternativePetersburgElementaryN-N··

Cities in Petersburg city

Petersburg9 schools

About Petersburg city

Petersburg city is a rural-scale Virginia county of about 33,537 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 4,582 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,698, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 20%. That income level is 34% noticeably below the Virginia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Petersburg city covers 7 elementary schools (2,418 students), 1 middle school (949), and 1 high school (1,215).

Petersburg City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,582 students across Petersburg city.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Petersburg city has expanded 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,193 students to 4,582. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 91% to 82% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Petersburg city discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Petersburg city?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Petersburg city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 4,582.
How many high schools are in Petersburg city?
Petersburg city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,215 students.
How many middle schools are in Petersburg city?
Petersburg city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 949 students.
How many elementary schools are in Petersburg city?
Petersburg city, Virginia has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,418 students.
What is the largest school district in Petersburg city?
Petersburg City Public Schools is the largest school district in Petersburg city, serving approximately 4,582 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Petersburg city?
Petersburg city, Virginia has a population of approximately 33,537, with a median age of 36. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Petersburg city?
Median household income in Petersburg city is $50,698, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 19.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Petersburg city?
Approximately 25.4% of adults 25 and older in Petersburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Petersburg city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 92.0% of students in Petersburg 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 Petersburg city schools?
Across Petersburg city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.

Petersburg city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data