Fast Facts
Welcome to Fauquier County Public Schools, where we serve 10,882 students across 19 schools in the heart of Virginia. Our division is powered by 2,785 dedicated employees, including 995 teachers, all working together to create exceptional learning experiences for every child.
Who We Serve
Our schools are spread across beautiful Fauquier County, serving families across this expansive 60-mile long county. We operate 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, plus our students have access to the regional Mountain Vista Governor's School program.
With a student-to-teacher ratio of 20:1, we maintain manageable class sizes that allow our educators to give each student the attention they deserve.
Student Success Stories
We're proud of what our students achieve. In 2024–25, our graduation rate reached 95.3%, with 892 students earning their diplomas. Our dropout rate remains low at just 2.23%, reflecting our commitment to keeping students engaged and on track.
Supporting Every Learner: We provide specialized support for 1,806 students with special education services, 1,629 gifted and talented students, and 1,013 English language learners. Additionally, 62 students participate in the Mountain Vista Governor's School program.
Keeping Students Moving
Transportation is a vital part of our operation. Every day, our 144 contracted bus drivers travel 14,045 miles to safely transport 9,454 students to and from school.
Our daily routes include:
- 98 general education routes
- 47 special services routes
- 65 mid-day and modified routes
That's 210 routes running each school day to ensure every student gets where they need to be.
Nourishing Bodies & Minds
Good nutrition fuels learning. Our school nutrition program serves more than 1.36 million meals annually, including 140,046 pounds of fresh produce in the 2024–25 school year alone.
Beyond the cafeteria, 21 nurses staff health clinics across our division, ensuring students stay healthy and ready to learn.
Investing in Excellence
Quality education requires significant investment. For FY 2026, our total budget is $196.6 million, with an operating budget of $176.8 million. This translates to $17,350 per student—every dollar carefully allocated to support teaching, learning, and student success.
Where our funding comes from (FY 2025):
County Transfer $104.6 million
State Revenue $67.3 million
Federal Revenue $6.86 million
Local Revenue $5.89 million
Transfers & Other $3.82 million
These numbers tell a story of commitment—to our students, our families, and our community. Every statistic represents real people working together to build a brighter future for Fauquier County's children.