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Albemarle County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
24
Schools
13,937
Students
$20,208
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
36.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
91.3%
Graduation Rate
+4.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Albemarle County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 13,937 students across 24 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 91.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,208 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (24)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jackson P. Burley Middle06–08586
Joseph T. Henley Middle06–08808
Journey Middle06–08631
LAKESIDE MIDDLE06–08513
Leslie H. Walton Middle06–08339
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALBEMARLE HIGH09–121,987
COMMUNITY LAB SCHOOLCharter06–12192
MONTICELLO HIGH09–121,229
WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH09–121,158
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,208+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
67%
State
23.0%
Local (property tax)
66.8%
Federal
10.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
13,937
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.3%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.3% graduation rate — 4.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,208 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 24 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Albemarle County Public Schools has 24 public schools, serving a total of 13,937 students.
What is the graduation rate for Albemarle County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 91.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Albemarle County Public Schools spend per student?
Albemarle County Public Schools spends $20,208 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Albemarle County Public Schools?
36% of students in Albemarle County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Yes — 1 of the 24 schools in Albemarle County Public Schools is a charter school.
What grade levels does Albemarle County Public Schools serve?
Albemarle County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Albemarle County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Albemarle County Public Schools is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.