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Henry County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
13
Schools
7,010
Students
$13,643
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
94.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Henry County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 7,010 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,643 is near the national average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Axton ElementaryPK–05364
Campbell Court ElementaryPK–05269
Drewry Mason ElementaryPK–05404
G.W. Carver ElementaryPK–05461
Meadow View ElementaryPK–05674
Mount Olivet ElementaryPK–05280
Rich Acres ElementaryPK–05251
Sanville ElementaryPK–05238
Stanleytown ElementaryPK–05267
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FIELDALE-COLLINSVILLE MIDDLE06–08805
LAUREL PARK MIDDLE06–08786
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BASSETT HIGH09–121,107
MAGNA VISTA HIGH09–121,104
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,643Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
22%
State
63.1%
Local (property tax)
21.8%
Federal
15.1%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,010
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Henry County Public Schools?
Henry County Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,010 students.
What is the graduation rate for Henry County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Henry County Public Schools spend per student?
Henry County Public Schools spends $13,643 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Henry County Public Schools?
95% of students in Henry County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Henry County Public Schools?
No, Henry County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Henry County Public Schools serve?
Henry County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Henry County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Henry County Public Schools is 38/100. 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.