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Lancaster County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,018 students in Lancaster County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Lancaster County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
1,018 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lancaster County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
51%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
38%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,591 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,983 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,591
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,983
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lancaster County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Gr: K-7 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Gr: 8-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
235 School St
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster County School District?
Lancaster County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,018 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster County School District?
Lancaster County School District is ranked #123 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County School District?
51% of Lancaster County School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster County School District?
Lancaster County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Lancaster County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,983 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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