Gloucester County Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 6099 T.C. Walker Road in Gloucester, Virginia, Gloucester County Public Schools operates as an active, traditional public school district delivering a comprehensive education from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the vibrant Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metropolitan area, the division encompasses nine operational schools designed to guide students through every milestone of their academic development. Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a total student population of 4,917 scholars—comprising 2,535 male and 2,382 female students—with enrollment distributed steadily across early learning programs, elementary grades, middle school cohorts, and high school grade levels.

To support this student body, Gloucester County Public Schools employs a robust educational workforce totaling roughly 1,782 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features approximately 728 full-time equivalent teachers, 113 instructional aides, and more than 940 support staff members, ensuring that classrooms benefit from low educator-to-student ratios as well as essential administrative and operational backing. The district’s student body reflects its regional community, encompassing 3,728 White, 428 Hispanic, 410 multiracial, and 294 Black students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details on district programs and enrollment, additional information is available directly via telephone at (804) 693-5300 or on the district’s website at gets.gc.k12.va.us.
9
Total Schools
4,917
Total Students
728.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gloucester County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,728
Hispanic428
Black294
Asian34
Two or More410
American Indian18
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    3,728 (75.8%)
  • Hispanic
    428 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    410 (8.3%)
  • Black
    294 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    34 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Gloucester County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:4,917*
Teachers (FTE):728.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8