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Schools in Poquoson · Poquoson City Public Schools

Poquoson’s public schools outscore 95% of Virginia districts

78% of students in Poquoson’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Virginia average (54%). The grade covers the public school district serving Poquoson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Virginia, not nationally.

#8of 250 Virginia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Virginia state tests taken in spring 2021, when about 6 in 10 of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Math proficiency
78%
▲ 24 pts vs VA 54%
2020–21
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 1–5 pts vs VA 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.8K
▼ 19% vs VA $17.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.1
VA 13.9
Schools in town
4
2,030 students on the public path
In brief

Poquoson’s schools, in brief

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,825 per student, against $17,169 across Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Poquoson Elementary, then Poquoson Middle, then Poquoson High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Poquoson’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Virginia school districts, #8 of 250 Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Virginia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Virginia school districts we grade (133)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Virginia towns with similar household incomes (140)Better than 98%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 681 test results and a graduating class of 177 could put Poquoson anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2021, when about 6 in 10 of Poquoson’s students in the tested grades sat them (681 students).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Poquoson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Poquoson PrimaryPoquoson City Public SchoolsNo scores
3–5Poquoson ElementaryPoquoson City Public SchoolsA+
6–8Poquoson MiddlePoquoson City Public SchoolsA
9–12Poquoson HighPoquoson City Public SchoolsA

Poquoson’s public schools are run by Poquoson City Public Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Poquoson City Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,030 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (VA 13.9)
$13,825VA $17,169 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2020–21

How students score

Math78%
State average 54.4% · 681 students tested

Poquoson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Virginia towns that share Poquoson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PoquosonA+Poquoson City
HamptonB+Hampton City

Every school in Poquoson

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Poquosonby address
Poquoson Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–2
417 students15:1Rate it →
Poquoson Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A+
475 students18:1Rate it →
Poquoson Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
491 students14:1Rate it →
Poquoson High
High · Grades 9–12
A
647 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Poquoson’s schools

Are Poquoson’s schools good?

By Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Poquoson children attend outscore 95% of Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #8 of 250 Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2020–21, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Poquoson in?

Poquoson City Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,030 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Poquoson kids go to high school?

Poquoson High, with 647 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Poquoson’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Poquoson City Public Schools graduated in four years, against 89% across Virginia.

How much does Poquoson spend per student?

$13,825 in Poquoson City Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,169 across Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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What Poquoson families are saying about school.

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School data: state test results (2020–21, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.