For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,211 students in 23868, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 322 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 23868, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23868, VA are Brunswick High School, Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23868 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 23868, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23868, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2171 Lawrenceville Plank Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2716
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11555 Dry Bread Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 577-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Totaro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19350 Christanna Highway
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3209
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
James S. Russell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Planters Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3138
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-3138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside L.i.n.k. Project/brunswick Co
Alternative School
1718 Farmers Field Road, C/o B
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-3138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23868, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brunswick Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1147 Planters Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 Farmer's Field Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23868, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23868, VA include Brunswick High School, Meherrin Powellton Elementary School and Totaro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23868?
6 public schools are located in 23868.
What percentage of students in 23868 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 23868 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23868?
23868 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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