Prince Edward County Schools & Education
Prince Edward County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,953
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#109
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Prince Edward County
Measured School Summary
Prince Edward County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,953 per pupil, Prince Edward County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Prince Edward County 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
5 public schools and 1 district 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #109 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
7.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,953
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Prince Edward County has 5 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Prince Edward County 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.
Small-system county
Prince Edward County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#109
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 60% 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.
Prince Edward County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,887 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Prince Edward County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Prince Edward County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Prince Edward County, 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 Concentrated County School System
Prince Edward County maintains 5 public schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The county serves a total of 1,887 students within a single school district. This small-scale infrastructure allows for a highly centralized educational community where students transition together through each grade level.
The Prince Edward County Public Schools District
Prince Edward County Public Schools manages the 4 primary campuses that serve the 1,887 students in the area. No charter schools exist in the county, meaning the district is the sole provider of public education. Prince Edward Elementary is the largest school in the system, enrolling 808 students.
Where Town Meets Rural Education
The county's schools are split between town and rural settings, with 3 schools in town and 2 in the countryside. The average school size is 629 students, providing a medium-sized environment that is neither too crowded nor isolated. The educational feel is a blend of local community ties and regional town life.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Prince Edward County
Reported Enrollment
1,887
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County Public Schools
5 Public Schools in Prince Edward County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Elementary | Record | Prince Edward County Public Schools | Farmville, 23901Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 808 |
| PRINCE EDWARD MIDDLE | Record | Prince Edward County Public Schools | Farmville, 23901Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 544 |
| PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH | Record | Prince Edward County Public Schools | Farmville, 23901Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 535 |
| PIEDMONT REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | Record | Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Farmville, 23901Town: Remote | — | Alternative | — |
| Prince Edward County Vocational Technical | Record | Prince Edward County Public Schools | Farnvillle, 23901Rural: Fringe | — | Vocational | — |
Prince Edward Elementary
Prince Edward County Public Schools
Farmville, 23901 / Town: Remote
PRINCE EDWARD MIDDLE
Prince Edward County Public Schools
Farmville, 23901 / Rural: Fringe
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH
Prince Edward County Public Schools
Farmville, 23901 / Town: Remote
PIEDMONT REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Farmville, 23901 / Town: Remote
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
Prince Edward County Public Schools
Farnvillle, 23901 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,953
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
Prince Edward County maintains 5 public schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. The county serves a total of 1,887 students within a single school district. This small-scale infrastructure allows for a highly centralized educational community where students transition together through each grade level.
What are the major school districts in Prince Edward County, Virginia?
Prince Edward County Public Schools manages the 4 primary campuses that serve the 1,887 students in the area. No charter schools exist in the county, meaning the district is the sole provider of public education. Prince Edward Elementary is the largest school in the system, enrolling 808 students.
What is the school experience like in Prince Edward County?
The county's schools are split between town and rural settings, with 3 schools in town and 2 in the countryside. The average school size is 629 students, providing a medium-sized environment that is neither too crowded nor isolated. The educational feel is a blend of local community ties and regional town life.
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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.