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Shenandoah County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
5,630
Students
$16,309
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
73.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+21pp vs nat'l
90.1%
Graduation Rate
+3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Shenandoah County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,630 students across 9 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,309 is above average for a US public school district. 74% 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 40/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Honey Run ElementaryPK–04564
Sandy Hook ElementaryPK–05837
W.W. Robinson ElementaryPK–051,061
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTH FORK MIDDLE05–07350
PETER MUHLENBERG MIDDLE06–08451
SIGNAL KNOB MIDDLE06–08417
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH09–12749
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH08–12628
STRASBURG HIGH09–12573
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,309+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
37%
State
50.6%
Local (property tax)
37.1%
Federal
12.3%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,630
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.1%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.1% graduation rate — 3.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
74% 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 Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Shenandoah County Public Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,630 students.
What is the graduation rate for Shenandoah County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Shenandoah County Public Schools spend per student?
Shenandoah County Public Schools spends $16,309 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Shenandoah County Public Schools?
74% of students in Shenandoah County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Shenandoah County Public Schools?
No, Shenandoah County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Shenandoah County Public Schools serve?
Shenandoah County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Shenandoah County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Shenandoah County Public Schools is 40/100. 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.