For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,223 students in 23921, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 23921, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23921, VA are Buckingham County High School and Buckingham County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23921 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23921, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23921, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckingham County High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Knights Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Buckingham County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Buckingham Primary School R
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
23921, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Fanny White Rd
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Gr: PK-3 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23921, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23921, VA include Buckingham County High School and Buckingham County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23921?
3 public schools are located in 23921.
What percentage of students in 23921 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 23921 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23921?
23921 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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