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3,104 schools across 216 districts serving 1.4 million students
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Enrollment by School Type
1,392,944 students enrolled
- Public1,265,79591%
- Private125,8419%
- Charter1,3080%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Charlotte County Public Schools Charlotte Court House | 1,668 | 5 | 9.6 / 10 |
2 Brunswick County Public Schools Lawrenceville | 1,405 | 5 | 8.6 / 10 |
3 Fauquier County Public Schools Warrenton | 91,101 | 97 | 8.6 / 10 |
4 | 1,561 | 4 | 8.5 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Board Denies Race Admissions Claims
Alleged statewide incident in Virginia
A Virginia school board is facing legal challenges regarding its admissions policies. Lawyers for the board denied claims that the policies were designed for racial balancing. This dispute centers on the legality of race-based criteria in public school admissions.
DOJ Racial Program Excludes Parents
Alleged statewide incident in Virginia
A Virginia high school requested a Department of Justice program that reportedly separates students into homogenous groups. Parents are allegedly not permitted to attend this program. This raises concerns about the content and parental access.
Parents learn education engagement
Alleged statewide incident in Virginia
An organization is encouraging parents to become more involved in their children's education. They are being advised on their rights and how to engage with school systems.
Virginia School District Sidesteps Parents
Alleged statewide incident in Virginia
A school district reportedly instructed its educators that parental consent is not required for students wishing to use names and pronouns different from those assigned at birth. This policy allows staff to bypass parental approval regarding a student's gender identity.
Teachers Transition Students Without Consent
Alleged statewide incident in Virginia
A school district in Virginia has mandated a training program for its teachers. This program informs staff that parental consent is not necessary for students who wish to socially transition, such as using different names and pronouns, while at school.
