For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,004 students in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Diamond Hill are Robert S. Payne Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA include Robert S. Payne Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg?
the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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