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Petersburg city

Virginia · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 4,272 students, in a county of 33,537 residents.

Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
4,272
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,698
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Petersburg City Public Schools
4,272 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
3%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
86%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
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

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PETERSBURG HIGHPetersburgHigh09-121,080·
VERNON JOHNS MIDDLEPetersburgMiddle06-08921·
Pleasants Lane ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05540·
Cool Spring ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05530·
Walnut Hill ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05515·
Lakemont ElementaryPetersburgElementaryKG-05349·
Westview Early Childhood Education CenterPetersburgPrekindergartenPK-PK337·
Appomattox Regional Governor's SchoolPetersburgNot applicableN -N ··
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVEPetersburgNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

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 4,272.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Petersburg city?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Petersburg city?
Petersburg City Public Schools is the largest school district in Petersburg city, serving approximately 4,272 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 100.0% 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 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Petersburg city schools?
Across Petersburg city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Petersburg city?
Petersburg city residents are approximately 15% White, 7% Hispanic, 77% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Petersburg city is owner-occupied?
Petersburg city has about 18,075 housing units, of which roughly 38.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data