Total enrollment
402
-357 (-47%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Lancaster
Virginia · Public K-12
For families in Lancaster, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 402 (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Lancaster
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
-1 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 37%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
51%
was 56%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High | High | 08-12 | 402 |
| Lancaster Primary | Combined | M-M | · |
| New Middle-High School | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Lancaster
Lancaster, Virginia is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 402 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Lancaster average about 134 students each, 80% meaningfully below the Virginia norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lancaster has fell 47% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 759 students to 402. The school count fell from 2 to 1 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 56% to 51% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Lancaster discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.