For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,914 students in Prince Edward County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 372 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Prince Edward County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Prince Edward County, VA are Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince Edward County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Prince Edward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prince Edward County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prince Edward County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Prince Edward Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Prince Edward Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Grades: 5-8
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Industrial Pk. Rd
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prince Edward Co. Voc. Tech.
Vocational School
35 Eagle Drive, Pr. Edward Co.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prince Edward County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Prince Edward County, VA include Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Prince Edward County, VA?
5 public schools are located in Prince Edward County, VA.
What percentage of students in Prince Edward County, VA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Prince Edward County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prince Edward County, VA?
Prince Edward County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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