Rockbridge County Schools & Education
Rockbridge County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,610
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#83
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rockbridge County
Measured School Summary
Rockbridge County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,610 per pupil, Rockbridge County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rockbridge 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
4 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #83 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,610
$331 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Rockbridge County has 4 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 Rockbridge 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
Rockbridge 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
#83
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,595 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Rockbridge County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Rockbridge County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Rockbridge 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.
Focused Schooling in Rockbridge County
Rockbridge County operates four primary public schools, including three elementary schools and one high school. The system serves 1,595 students within its single school district.
Rockbridge County Public Schools District
The district serves over 2,500 total students when including all regional programs, with 0% of its schools operating as charters. This centralization ensures that the high school serves as a major focal point for the entire county.
A Classic Rural Learning Experience
The school landscape is predominantly rural, with three schools in rural areas and one in a town. Rockbridge County High is the largest by far with 994 students, while Mountain View Elementary offers a small environment of just 145 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Rockbridge County
Reported Enrollment
1,595
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Rockbridge County
Rockbridge County Public Schools
4 Public Schools in Rockbridge County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY HIGH | Profile | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Lexington, 24450Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 994 |
| Fairfield Elementary | Record | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Fairfield, 24435Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 235 |
| Natural Bridge Elementary | Record | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Natural Bridge Station, 24579Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 221 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Record | Rockbridge County Public Schools | Buena Vista, 24416Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 145 |
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY HIGH
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Lexington, 24450 / Town: Distant
Fairfield Elementary
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Fairfield, 24435 / Rural: Distant
Natural Bridge Elementary
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Natural Bridge Station, 24579 / Rural: Distant
Mountain View Elementary
Rockbridge County Public Schools
Buena Vista, 24416 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,610
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Rockbridge County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rockbridge County, Virginia?
Rockbridge County operates four primary public schools, including three elementary schools and one high school. The system serves 1,595 students within its single school district.
What are the major school districts in Rockbridge County, Virginia?
The district serves over 2,500 total students when including all regional programs, with 0% of its schools operating as charters. This centralization ensures that the high school serves as a major focal point for the entire county.
What is the school experience like in Rockbridge County?
The school landscape is predominantly rural, with three schools in rural areas and one in a town. Rockbridge County High is the largest by far with 994 students, while Mountain View Elementary offers a small environment of just 145 students.
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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.