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4 schools in Poquoson City Public Schools

Virginia · 2,030 students · 1 city

Poquoson City Public Schools's footprint covers 4 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,030 (an average of 508 per school).

4-year change in Poquoson City Public Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,030
-39 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Poquoson City Public Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn VirginiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
83.5%#4 of 117N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,030#92 of 130#4,389 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#105 of 130N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.1:1#92 of 130#4,524 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
23.7%#114 of 115#7,171 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
28.6%#100 of 114#4,965 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Poquoson City Public Schools

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,105 to 2,030 students (down 4%) and from 147 to 144 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Poquoson HighPoquosonHigh09-12647
Poquoson MiddlePoquosonMiddle06-08491
Poquoson ElementaryPoquosonElementary03-05475
Poquoson PrimaryPoquosonElementaryPK-02417

About Poquoson City Public Schools

Poquoson City Public Schools operates 4 public schools across Virginia, collectively enrolling roughly 2,030 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Poquoson City Public Schools covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Poquoson City Public Schools runs about 508 students per school, 24% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 672.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,069 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,030 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Poquoson City Public Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Poquoson City Public Schools run?
Poquoson City Public Schools has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,030 students in Virginia.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Poquoson City Public Schools?
Poquoson City Public Schools includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Poquoson City Public Schools?
Poquoson High is the largest public school in Poquoson City Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 647 students.
What grade levels does Poquoson City Public Schools serve?
Poquoson City Public Schools serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.