Prince Edward County High School is a public high school located in the Farmville area of Prince Edward County, Virginia. The high school is part of the Prince Edward County School Division.
Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Prince Edward County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prince Edward County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 353.8 square miles in Farmville, VA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 16.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prince Edward County High School's student population of 502 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prince Edward County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prince Edward County High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince Edward County High School's ranking?
Prince Edward County High School is ranked #1087 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Prince Edward County High School often compared to?
Prince Edward County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Treat Academy Charter School, Randolph-henry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prince Edward County High School?
The graduation rate of Prince Edward County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Prince Edward County High School?
502 students attend Prince Edward County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Prince Edward County High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prince Edward County High School?
Prince Edward County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Edward County High School offer ?
Prince Edward County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prince Edward County High School part of?
Prince Edward County High School is part of Prince Edward County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My son attends this school.They teach only enough to pass SOLs.They also only required high school students to attend first period ONLY for attendance so they could get grant money for last 2 years.
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