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Mecklenburg County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
4
Schools
1,935
Students
$30,585
Per-Pupil Spend
+113% nat'l
88.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Mecklenburg County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 1,935 students across 4 schools. It includes 4 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $30,585 is above average for a US public school district. 88% 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 36/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chase City ElementaryPK–05387
Clarksville ElementaryPK–05455
LaCrosse ElementaryPK–05360
South Hill ElementaryPK–05733
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,585+113% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
40%
State
45.0%
Local (property tax)
40.2%
Federal
14.9%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,935
Students
88%
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score36/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $30,585 per pupil — 113% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
Mecklenburg County Public Schools has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,935 students.
How much does Mecklenburg County Public Schools spend per student?
Mecklenburg County Public Schools spends $30,585 per pupil — 113% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
88% of students in Mecklenburg County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
No, Mecklenburg County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mecklenburg County Public Schools serve?
Mecklenburg County Public Schools serves grades PK through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mecklenburg County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mecklenburg County Public Schools is 36/100. 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.