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Rappahannock County

Virginia · Public K-12

Rappahannock County operates 2 public K-12 schools inside Virginia, with combined enrollment of approximately 773 (about 387 students per school). By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Rappahannock County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
773
-78 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 86%
% Hispanic
11%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
773
NCES CCD
Median income
$83,380
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.0%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
1
457 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
316 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rappahannock County Public Schools
773 students · 1 district in Rappahannock County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rappahannock 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
83%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
33.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
51
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Rappahannock County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 2 schools in Rappahannock County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rappahannock County ElementaryWashingtonElementaryPK-07457·
Rappahannock County HighWashingtonHigh08-12316·

Cities in Rappahannock County

Washington2 schools

About Rappahannock County

Rappahannock County is a thinly populated Virginia county of about 7,427 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 773 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $83,380 a year, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 4%. That income level is 9% above the Virginia median.

On the school-mix side, Rappahannock County consists of 1 elementary school (457 students), and 1 high school (316).

The largest single district in Rappahannock County is Rappahannock County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 773 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 773 students, decreased 9% from the 851 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 5% to 11% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Rappahannock County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rappahannock County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Rappahannock County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 773.
How many high schools are in Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 316 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock County, Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 457 students.
What is the largest school district in Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock County Public Schools is the largest school district in Rappahannock County, serving approximately 773 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock County has roughly 7,427 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Rappahannock County?
Median household income in Rappahannock County is $83,380, above the Virginia average of $76,527. About 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rappahannock County?
Approximately 33.3% of adults 25 and older in Rappahannock County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rappahannock County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.0% of students in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County schools?
Across Rappahannock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Rappahannock County?
Rappahannock County residents are approximately 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data