Total enrollment
2,421
+151 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
Appomattox County
Virginia · Public K-12
Appomattox County's public schools total 4 across the county, with enrollment of about 2,421 and Appomattox County Public Schools the largest single district. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Appomattox County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 65%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
21%
was 24%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,421
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,853
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.7%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
2
1,148 students
Middle
1
542 students
High
1
731 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Appomattox County Public Schools
2,421 students · 1 district in Appomattox County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Appomattox County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Appomattox County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Appomattox County High· 84.0%
- Appomattox Elementary· 74.0%
- Appomattox Middle· 74.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox County High | Appomattox | High | 09-12 | 731 | · |
| Appomattox Primary | Appomattox | Elementary | PK-02 | 609 | · |
| Appomattox Middle | Appomattox | Middle | 06-08 | 542 | · |
| Appomattox Elementary | Appomattox | Elementary | 03-05 | 539 | · |
Cities in Appomattox County
About Appomattox County
Appomattox County is a low-population county of about 16,610 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,421 students across 4 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,853, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 18% meaningfully below the Virginia median.
On the school-mix side, Appomattox County is made up of 2 elementary schools (1,148 students), 1 middle school (542), and 1 high school (731).
Appomattox County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,421 students across Appomattox County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 2,270 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,421 in SY 2024-25. The Black share of public-school enrollment contracted from 24% to 21%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Appomattox County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data