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Orange County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
5,035
Students
$13,131
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
60.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Orange County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,035 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,131 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% 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 (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gordon-Barbour ElementaryPK–05321
Lightfoot Elementary03–05237
Locust Grove Elementary03–05520
LOCUST GROVE PRIMARYPK–02453
Orange ElementaryPK–05649
Unionville ElementaryPK–02230
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LOCUST GROVE MIDDLE06–08693
PROSPECT HEIGHTS MIDDLE06–08456
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Orange County High09–121,476
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,131Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
36%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
36.0%
Federal
15.6%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,035
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orange County Public Schools?
Orange County Public Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,035 students.
What is the graduation rate for Orange County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Orange County Public Schools spend per student?
Orange County Public Schools spends $13,131 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Orange County Public Schools?
61% of students in Orange County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Orange County Public Schools?
No, Orange County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Orange County Public Schools serve?
Orange County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Orange County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Orange 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.