Total enrollment
1,707
-19 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Charlotte County
Virginia · Public K-12
Charlotte County is one of Virginia's public-school counties, with 6 schools serving about 1,707 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $58,000.
4-year change in Charlotte County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Charlotte County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 80.4% | #14 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,707 | #99 of 118 | #2,360 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #81 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #22 of 118 | #656 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 88.9% | #36 of 107 | #299 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.6% | #66 of 115 | #977 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,422
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,707
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,000
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
4
866 students
Middle
1
381 students
High
1
460 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Charlotte County Public Schools
1,707 students · 2 districts in Charlotte County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Charlotte 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+
20.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Charlotte County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Randolph-Henry High· 88.0%
- Bacon District Elementary· 87.0%
- Eureka Elementary· 86.0%
- Phenix Elementary· 80.0%
- Central Middle· 78.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Elementary | Keysville | Elementary | PK-05 | 471 | · |
| Randolph-Henry High | Charlotte C H | High | 09-12 | 460 | · |
| Central Middle | Charlotte Court House | Middle | 06-08 | 381 | · |
| Phenix Elementary | Phenix | Elementary | PK-05 | 226 | · |
| Bacon District Elementary | Saxe | Elementary | PK-05 | 169 | · |
| Governor's School of Southside Virginia | Keysville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Charlotte County
About Charlotte County
In Virginia, Charlotte County is a rural-scale county of about 11,422 residents. 6 public schools across the county instructs about 1,707 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,000, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 24% below the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Charlotte County is made up of 4 elementary schools (866 students), 1 middle school (381), and 1 high school (460).
Charlotte County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,707 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,726 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,707 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Charlotte County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data