Total enrollment
208
-1 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Highland County
Virginia · Public K-12
2 public K-12 schools, roughly 208 students, one county, 2,296 residents. That is Highland County, Virginia on the numbers. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Highland County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
208
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,625
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.2%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
1
105 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
103 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Highland County Public Schools
208 students · 1 district in Highland County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Highland 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+
30.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.9%
civilian labor
Median age
57
14.5% under 18
Test scores in Highland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Highland Elementary· 81.0%
- Highland High· 79.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary | Monterey | Elementary | PK-05 | 105 | · |
| Highland High | Monterey | High | 06-12 | 103 | · |
Cities in Highland County
About Highland County
In Virginia, Highland County is a low-population county of about 2,296 residents. 2 public schools across the county instructs about 208 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,625, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 2% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% below the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Highland County is made up of 1 elementary school (105 students), and 1 high school (103).
Highland County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 208 students across Highland County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 208 students, stayed largely flat from the 209 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Highland County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data