For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,814 students in Prince Edward County, VA (there are , serving 235 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Prince Edward County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Prince Edward County, VA are Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince Edward County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Prince Edward County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Prince Edward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prince Edward County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Prince Edward Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Prince Edward Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Industrial Pk. Rd
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Rank: n/an/a
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
35 Eagle Drive, Pr. Edward Co.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prince Edward County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Prince Edward County, VA include Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Prince Edward County?
5 public schools are located in Prince Edward County.
What percentage of students in Prince Edward County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Prince Edward County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County public schools minority enrollment is 67% 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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