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Lynchburg City School District

915 Court St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lynchburg City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,727 students in Lynchburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lynchburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
7,727 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
670 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lynchburg City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#109 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
68%
(20-21)
61%
69%
(20-21)
46%
59%
80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
49%
22%
% White
30%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,266
$15,502
Spending / Student
$15,171
$15,257

Best Lynchburg City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Munro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
E.c. Glass High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Morningside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Linkhorne Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Chinook Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Carl B. Hutcherson Building
Alternative School
2401 High Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5180
Rank: n/an/a
Lynchburg Regional Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
3506 Wards Road, Central Va Co
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7731
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Elementary School
Alternative School
600 Mansfield Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Secondary
Alternative School
701 Thomas Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5140

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lynchburg City School District?
Lynchburg City School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,727 students.
What is the rank of Lynchburg City School District?
Lynchburg City School District is ranked #110 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynchburg City School District?
49% of Lynchburg City School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynchburg City School District?
Lynchburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Lynchburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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