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

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

2. Lancaster High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 276 Students

2. Lancaster Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students

2. Lancaster Primary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lancaster County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 Students

3. Chesapeake Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

2,383

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

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

C

23.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

989 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lancaster County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lancaster County, VA

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Middlesex County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Northumberland County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mathews County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Richmond County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gloucester County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
King and Queen County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Essex County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
James City County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Williamsburg City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
King William County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations