Best High Schools in Lynchburg City, VA

High schools
5
Students
5,938
Avg actual
75%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Lynchburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jefferson Forest High

B-

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students

2. Brookville High

C+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students

3. E.c. Glass High

D+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students

4. Heritage High

D-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1073 Students

5. Amherst County High

D-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Lynchburg City, VA

Middle schools
6
Students
3,783
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Lynchburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Forest Middle

A

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students

2. Brookville Middle

C

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students

3. Monelison Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

4. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation

D

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students

5. Linkhorne Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

6. Sandusky Middle

F

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Lynchburg City, VA

Elementary schools
15
Students
5,592
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Lynchburg City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

2. Paul Munro Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students

3. Leesville Road Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students

4. William M. Bass Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students

5. Bedford Hills Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students

6. Sandusky Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students

7. Madison Heights Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

8. Dearington Elementary/innovation

D+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 160 Students

9. Sheffield Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 445 Students

10. Heritage Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Lynchburg City, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lynchburg City, VA has a total population of 79,009 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lynchburg City, VA

16,075

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lynchburg City, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

23.40 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.22 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lynchburg City, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lynchburg City, VA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,155 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lynchburg City, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Lynchburg City, VA

How many schools are in Lynchburg City, VA?

Lynchburg City, VA has 31 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,075 students in total.

How do schools in Lynchburg City perform on state tests?

On average, 31 schools in Lynchburg City score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Lynchburg City exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lynchburg City?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lynchburg City, VA

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Campbell County, VA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Amherst County, VA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bedford County, VA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Appomattox County, VA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Buena Vista City, VA

  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rockbridge County, VA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lexington City, VA

  • Actual: 79%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nelson County, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Botetourt County, VA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Charlotte County, VA

  • Actual: 83%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations