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Richmond County

Virginia · Public K-12

The 6 public K-12 schools in Richmond County cover all standard grade bands (5 elementary and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 1,398.

7-year change in Richmond County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,398
+76 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 57%
% Hispanic
14%
was 12%
% Black
21%
was 26%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,095
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,398
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,304
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
86.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
854 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
544 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Richmond County Public Schools
1,398 students · 3 districts in Richmond County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Richmond 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
61%
Hispanic
8%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
14%
Black
21%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
17.7% under 18

Test scores in Richmond County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Rappahannock High· 76.0%
  2. Richmond County Elementary· 67.0%

See all 2 schools in Richmond County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Richmond County ElementaryWarsawElementaryPK-07854·
Rappahannock HighWarsawHigh08-12544·
Mackey-Thompson Learning CenterWarsawElementaryN-N··
Northern Neck Gov Stem Academy/Agric & Maritime StudiesWarsawElementaryN-N··
Northern Neck Regional Alternative EdWarsawElementaryN-N··
Northern Neck Technical CenterWarsawElementaryN-N··

Cities in Richmond County

Warsaw6 schools

About Richmond County

Richmond County is a thinly populated Virginia county of about 9,095 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,398 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,304, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% below the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Richmond County consists of 5 elementary schools (854 students), and 1 high school (544).

Richmond County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,398 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 6%: 1,322 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,398 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment shrank from 26% to 21%.

On this page, the community for Richmond County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Richmond County?
Richmond County, Virginia has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,398 students.
How many high schools are in Richmond County?
Richmond County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 544 students.
How many elementary schools are in Richmond County?
Richmond County, Virginia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 854 students.
What is the largest school district in Richmond County?
Richmond County Public Schools is the largest school district in Richmond County, serving approximately 1,398 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Richmond County?
Richmond County, Virginia has a population of approximately 9,095, with a median age of 44. About 17.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Richmond County?
Median household income in Richmond County is $66,304, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 2.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Richmond County?
Approximately 16.9% of adults 25 and older in Richmond County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Richmond County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 86.0% of students in Richmond 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 Richmond County schools?
Across Richmond County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Richmond County?
Richmond County residents are approximately 61% White, 8% Hispanic, 27% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data