Education & Enrollment Trends

Study.com examined data from the University of Virginia and elsewhere to see which states can expect the biggest youth population drops by 2050.

 Virginia saw its lowest overall voter turnout in a presidential election since 2000, although over 80 districts trumped the state average.

After years of discussions, one of the biggest capital projects in Frederick County's history was approved Wednesday night by the Board of Supervisors.

New K-12 population estimates help determine state funding

The Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia has released its annually updated estimate of school-age population, which serves to determine the allocation of sales-tax revenue to school districts statewide.

Harrisonburg City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss developments on projects throughout the region, as well as a number of rezonings and ordinance changes.

The Frederick County School Board on Tuesday evening continued its discussion about the possibility of a much-debated fourth high school.

Virginia K-12 public school enrollment will decline by nearly 31,000 students, or about 2.9 percent, over the next four years, according to the demographic research group at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia.

GCPS has 1,859 students enrolled this year and predicts to have 1,828 students during the 2024-2025 school year, following a downward trend projected by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.

Prince William County Public Schools leaders provided insight this week into their decision to recommend a delay in construction of the county’s 14th high school, citing a projected slowdown in enrollment growth.