For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,018 students in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Linkhorne are Linkhorne Middle School and Linkhorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linkhorne Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg, VA include Linkhorne Middle School and Linkhorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg?
the neighborhood of Linkhorne, Lynchburg public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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