Charles City County Public Schools

The Charles City County Public Schools district in Virginia consists of two schools: Charles City County Elementary and Charles City County High. Both schools are performing significantly below state averages on academic metrics, with low rankings and ratings, and large achievement gaps in test scores across grade levels and subject areas.

Despite relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the schools in the Charles City County Public Schools district are struggling to improve student outcomes. Both the elementary and high school have consistently low rankings, with the elementary school ranked 1082 out of 1114 Virginia elementary schools and the high school ranked 325 out of 329 Virginia high schools. The schools' proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state averages, with the 3rd grade mathematics proficiency rate at the elementary school being just 31.58% compared to the state average of 70.11%.

The demographic factors of the schools, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 87%) and a diverse racial makeup with a majority of African American students, suggest that socioeconomic and equity-related factors may be contributing to the poor performance. Addressing these systemic challenges and finding effective ways to utilize the available resources will be crucial for the Charles City County Public Schools to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students in the district.