Mathews County Public Schools

District Overview
Located at 63 Church Street in Mathews, Virginia, Mathews County Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a rural distant community within the broader Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metropolitan region. Operating three operational schools, the non-charter district provides a seamless educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates a close-knit body of 790 students—comprising 426 male and 364 female learners—with a demographic makeup that includes 610 White, 63 Black, 57 multiracial, 54 Hispanic, 4 Asian, and 2 American Indian students across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its student population, Mathews County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing framework totaling 383.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This instructional and operational environment features 142 FTE teachers and 28 FTE instructional aides dedicated to classroom learning, reinforced by 213.8 FTE support staff members managing essential administrative, operational, and student assistance services. This strong ratio of educators and support professionals helps ensure a well-rounded academic experience across all three campuses. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers, additional details regarding district policies and school initiatives can be found on the district's website at http://www.mathews.k12.va.us or by calling the central office directly at (804) 725-3909.
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Total Schools
790
Total Students
142.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mathews County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White610
Hispanic54
Black63
Asian4
Two or More57
American Indian2
  • White
    610 (77.2%)
  • Black
    63 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    57 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mathews County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:3
Students:790*
Teachers (FTE):142.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Mathews County Public Schools
Found 3 Schools