Total enrollment
2,030
-39 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Poquoson city
Virginia · Public K-12
Poquoson city's 4 public schools sit inside Virginia and collectively enroll about 2,030 K-12 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Poquoson city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Poquoson city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 83.5% | #4 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,030 | #92 of 118 | #2,215 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #106 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #83 of 118 | #1,429 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 23.7% | #106 of 107 | #2,474 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.6% | #101 of 115 | #1,854 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
12,639
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,030
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$120,972
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
23.7%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
2
892 students
Middle
1
491 students
High
1
647 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Poquoson City Public Schools
2,030 students · 1 district in Poquoson city
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Poquoson 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
36.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Poquoson city
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Poquoson High· 93.0%
- Poquoson Middle· 89.0%
- Poquoson Elementary· 80.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson High | Poquoson | High | 09-12 | 647 | · |
| Poquoson Middle | Poquoson | Middle | 06-08 | 491 | · |
| Poquoson Elementary | Poquoson | Elementary | 03-05 | 475 | · |
| Poquoson Primary | Poquoson | Elementary | PK-02 | 417 | · |
Cities in Poquoson city
About Poquoson city
Poquoson city is a small county of about 12,639 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system serves approximately 2,030 students across 4 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $120,972, about 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 58% above the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Poquoson city spans 2 elementary schools (892 students), 1 middle school (491), and 1 high school (647).
Poquoson City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,030 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Poquoson city has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,069 students to 2,030.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Poquoson city discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data