Virginia Snapshot
2,135
Public Schools in Virginia
158
Colleges in Virginia
54.5%
Avg Completion Rate
How Virginia compares
Virginia
54.46%
National Average
56.52%
Virginia's avg completion rate is 3.7% lower than the national average.
Virginia Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Virginia — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
13 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 30
Homeschool Regulation
Notice plus testing or subjects required
School Choice
Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits (income-limited)
Per-Pupil Spending
7% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Virginia
Virginia requires school attendance from age 5 through age 18 — a total of 13 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is mandatory; children must enter K by 5 by Sep 30.
Homeschool Laws in Virginia
Virginia falls in the moderate regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Notice plus testing or subjects required.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: Yes
- Specific subjects mandated: No
Annual notice + evidence of progress (test or evaluation)
School Choice in Virginia
Virginia operates the following private-school choice programs:
- Tax credit scholarship program
Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits (income-limited)
School Spending & Class Size in Virginia
Virginia spends $14,202 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 7% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 6% below national avg (14.5).
How Virginia compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Virginia?
Mubboo tracks 903 ZIP codes in Virginia via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Virginia's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Virginia's average college completion rate is lower the national average. See the "How Virginia compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
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Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →