Best Schools in Lancaster County, VA
Lancaster County, VA has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,383 students attend Lancaster County, VA schools. On average, schools in Lancaster County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lancaster County, VA
Lancaster County, VA has 3 high schools with 786 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lancaster County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster County meet expectations.
1. Northumberland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
2. Lancaster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster County, VA
Lancaster County, VA has 2 middle schools with 513 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lancaster County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lancaster County meet expectations.
1. Northumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 276 Students
2. Lancaster Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 237 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, VA
Lancaster County, VA has 4 elementary schools with 1,084 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lancaster County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
1. Northumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
2. Lancaster Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students
3. Chesapeake Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster County, VA has a total population of 10,919 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lancaster County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lancaster County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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