Total enrollment
3,907
+2,013 (+106%) vs SY 2020-21
Mecklenburg County
Virginia · Public K-12
Mecklenburg County's public-school footprint spans 7 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 3,907, the largest district being Mecklenburg County Public Schools. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Mecklenburg County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+2 (+50%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mecklenburg County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 72.3% | #50 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,907 | #65 of 118 | #1,561 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #75 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #113 of 118 | #2,020 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 94.4% | #21 of 107 | #214 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.8% | #35 of 115 | #426 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
30,516
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,907
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,045
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
94.5%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
1,948 students
Middle
1
819 students
High
1
1,140 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
3,907 students · 1 district in Mecklenburg County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mecklenburg 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+
20.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.4% under 18
Test scores in Mecklenburg County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Mecklenburg County High· 83.0%
- LaCrosse Elementary· 77.0%
- South Hill Elementary· 76.0%
- Clarksville Elementary· 75.0%
- Mecklenburg County Middle· 72.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Chase City Elementary· 59.0%
- Mecklenburg County Middle· 72.0%
- Clarksville Elementary· 75.0%
- South Hill Elementary· 76.0%
- LaCrosse Elementary· 77.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County High | Baskerville | High | 09-12 | 1,140 | · |
| Mecklenburg County Middle | Baskerville | Middle | 06-08 | 819 | · |
| South Hill Elementary | South Hill | Elementary | PK-05 | 767 | · |
| Clarksville Elementary | Skipwith | Elementary | PK-05 | 432 | · |
| Chase City Elementary | Chase City | Elementary | PK-05 | 396 | · |
| LaCrosse Elementary | La Crosse | Elementary | PK-05 | 353 | · |
| Phoenix Academy | Baskerville | Elementary | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Mecklenburg County
About Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County is a small Virginia county of about 30,516 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 3,907 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,045 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% below the Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Mecklenburg County covers 5 elementary schools (1,948 students), 1 middle school (819), and 1 high school (1,140).
Mecklenburg County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,907 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Mecklenburg County has expanded 106% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,894 students to 3,907. Mecklenburg County now counts 6 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Mecklenburg 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