Can I use Lynchburg city's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lynchburg city school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lynchburg city?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lynchburg city?

Start with the 22 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lynchburg city Schools & Education

Name: Lynchburg city, Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lynchburg city, Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

81.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,315

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,941

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 54/100

State Score Position

#100

of 127 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lynchburg city

Measured School Summary

Lynchburg city has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 81.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Lynchburg city spends $8,315 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 25% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lynchburg city before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

22 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #100 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

81.0%

8.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,315

$374 above the state average

School coverage

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Lynchburg city has 22 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Lynchburg city school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Lynchburg City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 22 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#100

of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 73% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

7,856 students

Elementary 11Middle 3High 2Other 2

18 listed schools in this county slice.

Laurel Regional Special Education Center

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

LYNCHBURG CITY SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

Central Virginia Governor's School

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Lynchburg City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 18 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lynchburg city?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lynchburg city district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Lynchburg city, Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Diverse Urban School Network

Lynchburg city hosts 22 public schools, ranging from 11 elementary schools to specialized alternative programs. Four districts collaborate to provide education for a total of 7,856 students within the city limits.

Lynchburg City Public Schools Hub

Lynchburg City Public Schools is the dominant provider, serving 7,856 students across 18 schools. The city does not currently host any charter schools, focusing its resources on its traditional and alternative public school offerings.

The Pulse of City-Centered Learning

All 22 schools are located in city settings, offering an average enrollment of 491 students. E.C. Glass High is the largest campus with 1,325 students, providing a robust urban high school experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lynchburg city

Reported Enrollment

7,856

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle3

High2

Other6

4 School Districts in Lynchburg city

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Laurel Regional Special Education Center

1 school

0 students

LYNCHBURG CITY SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE

1 school

0 students

Central Virginia Governor's School

1 school

0 students

22 Public Schools in Lynchburg city

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lynchburg city, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
E.C. GLASS HIGH	Profile	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24501City: Small	9–12	High	1,325
HERITAGE HIGH	Profile	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	9–12	High	1,073
LINKHORNE MIDDLE	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24503City: Small	6–8	Middle	586
SANDUSKY MIDDLE	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	6–8	Middle	568
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24504City: Small	6–8	Middle	531
Heritage Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	PK–5	Primary	475
Robert S. Payne Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24501City: Small	PK–5	Primary	460
Sheffield Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	PK–5	Primary	445
Linkhorne Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24503City: Small	PK–5	Primary	409
Bedford Hills Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24503City: Small	PK–5	Primary	383
Paul Munro Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24503City: Small	PK–5	Primary	369
Sandusky Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	PK–5	Primary	352
Perrymont Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	PK–5	Primary	337
T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24501City: Small	PK–5	Primary	208
William M. Bass Elementary	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24501City: Small	PK–5	Primary	175
Dearington Elementary/Innovation	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24501City: Small	PK–5	Primary	160
CARL B. HUTCHERSON BUILDING	Record	Lynchburg City Public Schools	Lynchburg, 24501City: Small	—	Alternative	—
Central Virginia Governor's School	Record	Central Virginia Governor's School	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	—	Other	—
LAUREL REGIONAL SPECIAL ED CTR	Record	Laurel Regional Special Education Center	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	—	Special Education	—
LYNCHBURG CITY SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE	Record	LYNCHBURG CITY SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE	Lynchburg, 24502City: Small	—	Alternative	—

E.C. GLASS HIGH

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24501 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,325 students

HERITAGE HIGH

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,073 students

LINKHORNE MIDDLE

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24503 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle586 students

SANDUSKY MIDDLE

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle568 students

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24504 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle531 students

Heritage Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary475 students

Robert S. Payne Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24501 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary460 students

Sheffield Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary445 students

Linkhorne Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24503 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary409 students

Bedford Hills Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24503 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary383 students

Paul Munro Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24503 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary369 students

Sandusky Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary352 students

Perrymont Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary337 students

T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24501 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary208 students

William M. Bass Elementary

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24501 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary175 students

Dearington Elementary/Innovation

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24501 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary160 students

CARL B. HUTCHERSON BUILDING

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Lynchburg, 24501 / City: Small

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Central Virginia Governor's School

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordOtherEnrollment not available

LAUREL REGIONAL SPECIAL ED CTR

Laurel Regional Special Education Center

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordSpecial EducationEnrollment not available

LYNCHBURG CITY SECONDARY ALTERNATIVE

Lynchburg, 24502 / City: Small

RecordAlternativeEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,315

State avg $7,941

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Alleghany County (97.0%), Clarke County (97.0%), and Falls Church city (97.0%) currently lead Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Virginia?

Across Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,941. The highest current county values are Surry County ($12,490), Highland County ($12,429), and Arlington County ($11,425). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lynchburg city?

Lynchburg city has a school score of 41/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lynchburg city?

The high school graduation rate in Lynchburg city is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lynchburg city spend per student?

Lynchburg city spends $8,315 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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