About Prince George County Public Schools

Located 25 miles southeast of Richmond, the state capital, Prince George County finds its home in the heart of Southside Virginia. Bordered on the north by the James River and the City of Hopewell and on the west by the Appomattox River and the City of Petersburg, the county's rich centuries-long history is showcased through the community's Regional Heritage Center and Petersburg National Park, the site of major battles during the Civil War.

Prince George County is nestled between the natural splendor of both the famed Blue Ridge Mountains and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, each just two hours beyond the county's borders. Premiere entertainment, sports, and historic attractions find their home to 30 minutes to the county's north in the City of Richmond.

 

The county is home to Fort Lee, a military installation whose history dates back to 1917. Over 100 years later, the base continues to provide administrative and logistical support to the United States Army and currently stands as the third largest training center in the Army. Children living on post are served by the county school division.

 

Several colleges and universities are located within a 60-mile radius of the county. Richard Bland is a two-year affiliate of the College of William and Mary and offers associate degrees in business, arts and science. Two community colleges, John Tyler and J. Sargeant Reynolds, offer a range of one- and two-year programs. The University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, the College of William and Mary, Virginia Union University, Randolph-Macon College and Virginia State University offer a wide range of four-year programs, as well as advanced degrees.

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