School district or education agency · NCES 5100540

Buckingham County Public Schools

Dillwyn, VA

District overview See comparisons

Students1,966

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,966

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,667

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictVAUnited States

Academic standing2024

29th percentile45th percentile44th percentile

This district is 16 percentile points lower than the state figure and 15 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

29.9%19.1%27.8%

This district is 10.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,455$18,290$19,509

This district is $835 per student lower than the state figure and $2,054 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,667$16,097$15,859

This district is $430 per student lower than the state figure and $192 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,319$1,541$1,964

This district is $222 per student lower than the state figure and $645 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$422$422$336

This district is about the same as the state figure and $86 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,869$2,392$1,793

This district is $523 per student lower than the state figure and $76 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,415$9,765$8,742

This district is $1,350 per student lower than the state figure and $327 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,493$3,940$3,769

This district is $447 per student lower than the state figure and $276 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$150$6,935$11,715

This district is $6,785 per student lower than the state figure and $11,565 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$60$596$869

This district is $536 per student lower than the state figure and $809 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

18:113:115:1

This district is 5.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

328:1288:1376:1

This district is 40 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 48 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

146.2164.9138.9

This district is 18.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 7.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

30.023.118.5

This district is 6.9 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 11.5 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.50.90.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.3%98.8%99.0%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.0%1.9%2.6%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

5.5%2.8%2.9%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.5%11.2%12.0%

This district is 9.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.3%13.3%14.0%

This district is 2.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.5%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

89.7%93.1%95.8%

This district is 3.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.7%+1.2%+0.5%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

78.6%45.9%50.6%

This district is 32.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 28.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

8.3%4.9%4.5%

This district is 3.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

14.5%10.6%9.0%

This district is 3.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

17.4%9.4%6.7%

This district is 8.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.0%4.8%5.1%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

19.4%11.0%14.4%

This district is 8.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K108 students

5.5%

Kindergarten–grade 5743 students

37.8%

Grades 6–8430 students

21.9%

Grades 9–12685 students

34.8%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten108

Kindergarten118

Grade 1118

Grade 2115

Grade 3124

Grade 4127

Grade 5141

Grade 6143

Grade 7130

Grade 8157

Grade 9191

Grade 10187

Grade 11164

Grade 12143

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,031 (52.4%)

Black or African American656 (33.4%)

Two or more races179 (9.1%)

Hispanic/Latino92 (4.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native6 (0.3%)

Asian2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

108Students enrolled in pre-K

9Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

12.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District5.5%

VA2.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

287.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

111Teachers, full-time equivalent

6School counselors, full-time equivalent

1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

59Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

10School administrators, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers9 FTE

Kindergarten teachers7 FTE

Elementary teachers44 FTE

Secondary teachers51 FTE

Elementary school counselors2 FTE

Secondary school counselors4 FTE

Instructional coordinators10 FTE

District administrators10 FTE

District administrative support6 FTE

School administrative support10 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

150Total completers

149Regular diplomas

1Other state-recognized credentials

7Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.3%

VA98.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.0%

VA1.9%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.5%Students learning English28 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.5%

VA11.2%

U.S.12.0%

15.3%Students receiving IDEA special-education services282 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.3%

VA13.3%

U.S.14.0%

2.5%Students with Section 504 plans46 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.5%

VA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

0.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services10 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.5%

VA1.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

89.7%Teachers reported as certified

87Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District89.7%

VA93.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,325children ages 5 to 17

450estimated to live in families below the poverty line

19.4%about 1 in 5 school-age children

District19.4%

VA11.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in VA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Dickenson County Public SchoolsClintwood, VA1,883 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Greensville County Public SchoolsEmporia, VA2,027 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Clarke County Public SchoolsBoyce, VA1,921 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Poquoson City Public SchoolsPoquoson, VA2,038 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Nottoway County Public SchoolsBlackstone, VA1,817 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Elementary schools

1Prekindergarten schools

1Middle schools

1High schools

5Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

21.6%Federal

55%State

23.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,667Total current spending per student

$8,586Instruction per student

$6,306Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$7.5MFederal revenue21.6% of total revenue

$19.1MState revenue55% of total revenue

$8.1MLocal revenue23.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,586Instructionper student

$6,306Student and instructional supportper student

$1,869Special educationper student

$1,791Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,165Student transportationper student

$775Food servicesper student

$742Technologyper student

People costs

$16.8MSalaries$8,415 per student

$7MEmployee benefits$3,493 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$841KEquipmentFY 2023

$2.6MCapital outlay$1,319 per student

$1.8MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$298KDebt outstanding at year end$150 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$119KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$23KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.2MTitle I$583 per student

$694KIDEA special education$348 per student

$59KCareer and technical education$30 per student

$1.4MChild nutrition$681 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,849

FY 2023$15,667

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$898

FY 2023$1,319

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$216

FY 2023$150

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–212.9%

56 of 1,940 students

2021–2229.3%

540 of 1,845 students

2022–2329.9%

565 of 1,892 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

2Security staff FTE5 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs5 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

167Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →216In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →22Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Physical restraint1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

0Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?29.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 1,892 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$15,667current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?328:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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