Best Schools in Lancaster County, VA
Lancaster County, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,383 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster County, VA
The top high schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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 KG - 7 • 237 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, VA
The top elementary schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
2. Chesapeake Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chesapeake Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
3. Lancaster Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 316 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.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster County, VA
How many schools are in Lancaster County, VA?
Lancaster County, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,383 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lancaster County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Lancaster County
2 places in Lancaster County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Lancaster (2)
- Kilmarnock (1)
School districts (1)
- Lancaster County Public Schools (3 schools)