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Manassas City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
7,413
Students
$17,203
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
70.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
74.0%
Graduation Rate
-12.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Manassas City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 7,413 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,203 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BALDWIN INTERMEDIATE05–06260
GRACE E. METZ MIDDLE07–081,102
MAYFIELD INTERMEDIATE05–06840
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
OSBOURN HIGH09–122,323
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,203+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
43%
State
46.7%
Local (property tax)
42.9%
Federal
10.4%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
7,413
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,203 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.0%, graduation is 12.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% 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 Manassas City Public Schools?
Manassas City Public Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 7,413 students.
What is the graduation rate for Manassas City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 74.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Manassas City Public Schools spend per student?
Manassas City Public Schools spends $17,203 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Manassas City Public Schools?
70% of students in Manassas City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Manassas City Public Schools?
No, Manassas City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Manassas City Public Schools serve?
Manassas City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Manassas City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Manassas City Public Schools is 48/100. 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.