For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,441 students in Mecklenburg County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
51±¬ÁÏs in Mecklenburg County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
4,441 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mecklenburg County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
59%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
19%
% Black
42%
22%
% White
45%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,433 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,162
$15,502
Spending / Student
$26,433
$15,257
Best Mecklenburg County School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6825 Skipwith Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Dockery Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Lacrosse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 School Circle
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Chase City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Highway Forty-seven
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
6825 Skipwith Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 738-6111
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 738-6111
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
25001 Hwy 58
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 738-6111
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 738-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: n/an/a
24999 Hwy 58
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 738-6111
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 738-6111
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mecklenburg County School District?
Mecklenburg County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,441 students.
What is the rank of Mecklenburg County School District?
Mecklenburg County School District is ranked #46 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecklenburg County School District?
45% of Mecklenburg County School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mecklenburg County School District?
Mecklenburg County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mecklenburg County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,433 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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