Total enrollment
818
+88 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
Bland County
Virginia · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Bland County's 2 public schools is roughly 818 students, an average of about 409 per campus. Bland County Public Schools runs the largest share. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Bland County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
5%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,199
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
818
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,216
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
1
301 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
517 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bland County Public Schools
818 students · 1 district in Bland County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bland 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+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
48
13.8% under 18
Test scores in Bland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Bland County High· 80.0%
- Bland County Elementary· 67.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bland County High | Rocky Gap | High | 06-12 | 517 | · |
| Bland County Elementary | Bland | Elementary | PK-05 | 301 | · |
Cities in Bland County
About Bland County
Across the small Virginia county of Bland County of about 6,199 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 818 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,216, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 20% below the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Bland County covers 1 elementary school (301 students), and 1 high school (517).
Bland County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 818 students across Bland County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Bland County has climbed 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 730 students to 818. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 96% to 87%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Bland County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data