Hanover County Public Schools School District

The Hanover County Public Schools School District is located in Ashland, VA and includes 22 schools that serve 19,201 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Hanover County Public Schools School District spends $7,576 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Hanover County Public Schools School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the VA state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Hanover County Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Hanover County Public Schools School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Hanover County Public Schools School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.