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Buckingham County

Virginia · Public K-12

Buckingham County runs 5 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 374 students. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Buckingham County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,868
-221 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 52%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
33%
was 36%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,868
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,828
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
3
815 students
Middle
1
407 students
High
1
646 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Buckingham County Public Schools
1,868 students · 1 district in Buckingham County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Buckingham 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
White
62%
Hispanic
3%
Black
31%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
5%
Black
33%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
17.8% under 18

Test scores in Buckingham County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 3 schools in Buckingham County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Buckingham County HighBuckinghamHigh09-12646·
Buckingham County MiddleBuckinghamMiddle06-08407·
Buckingham Co PrimaryDillwynElementaryKG-02361·
Buckingham Co ElementaryDillwynElementary03-05351·
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten CenterBuckinghamElementaryPK-PK103·

Cities in Buckingham County

Buckingham3 schoolsDillwyn2 schools

About Buckingham County

Buckingham County is a sparse county of about 16,976 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,868 students across 5 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,828, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 21% noticeably below the Virginia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Buckingham County is built around 3 elementary schools (815 students), 1 middle school (407), and 1 high school (646).

Buckingham County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,868 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Buckingham County has fell 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,089 students to 1,868.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Buckingham 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

How many K-12 schools serve Buckingham County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Buckingham County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,868.
How many high schools are in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 646 students.
How many middle schools are in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 407 students.
How many elementary schools are in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County, Virginia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 815 students.
What is the largest school district in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County Public Schools is the largest school district in Buckingham County, serving approximately 1,868 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County has roughly 16,976 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Buckingham County?
Median household income in Buckingham County is $60,828, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Buckingham County?
Approximately 14.5% of adults 25 and older in Buckingham County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Buckingham County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.3% of students in Buckingham County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buckingham County schools?
Across Buckingham County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data