Total enrollment
1,577
-45 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Lunenburg County
Virginia · Public K-12
Lunenburg County runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Virginia, with the county population around 12,016. The mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Lunenburg County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lunenburg County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 65.6% | #84 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,577 | #104 of 118 | #2,438 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #101 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #42 of 118 | #911 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 93.3% | #26 of 107 | #229 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.9% | #28 of 115 | #287 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
12,016
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,577
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,842
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
93.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
2
772 students
Middle
1
341 students
High
1
464 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lunenburg County Public Schools
1,577 students · 1 district in Lunenburg County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lunenburg 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+
11.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
19.6% under 18
Test scores in Lunenburg County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Central High· 80.0%
- Victoria Elementary· 73.0%
- Kenbridge Elementary· 67.0%
- Lunenburg Middle· 60.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Victoria | High | 09-12 | 464 | · |
| Victoria Elementary | Victoria | Elementary | PK-05 | 400 | · |
| Kenbridge Elementary | Kenbridge | Elementary | PK-05 | 372 | · |
| Lunenburg Middle | Victoria | Middle | 06-08 | 341 | · |
Cities in Lunenburg County
About Lunenburg County
Across the rural-scale Virginia county of Lunenburg County of about 12,016 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,577 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,842, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 28% noticeably below the Virginia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lunenburg County spans 2 elementary schools (772 students), 1 middle school (341), and 1 high school (464).
The largest single district in Lunenburg County is Lunenburg County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,577 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 3%: 1,622 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,577 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Lunenburg County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data