Total enrollment
5,074
+170 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Orange County
Virginia · Public K-12
In Orange County, Virginia, the public-school system rolls up to 11 schools and roughly 5,074 K-12 students, with county median household income around $94,008. The level mix is 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Orange County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Orange County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 69.7% | #62 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,074 | #49 of 118 | #1,320 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #54 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #109 of 118 | #1,933 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 68.4% | #67 of 107 | #793 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.9% | #43 of 115 | #517 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.
Orange County school rankings
Residents
37,822
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
1 districts
Enrollment
5,074
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$94,008
Above Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.4%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
6
2,446 students
Middle
2
1,151 students
High
1
1,477 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Orange County Public Schools
5,074 students · 1 district in Orange County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Orange 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+
29.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.7% under 18
Test scores in Orange County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Orange County High· 84.0%
- Gordon-Barbour Elementary· 75.0%
- Lightfoot Elementary· 73.0%
- Locust Grove Middle· 73.0%
- Locust Grove Elementary· 71.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Orange Elementary· 69.0%
- Locust Grove Elementary· 71.0%
- Prospect Heights Middle· 71.0%
- Lightfoot Elementary· 73.0%
- Locust Grove Middle· 73.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County High | Orange | High | 09-12 | 1,477 | · |
| Locust Grove Middle | Locust Grove | Middle | 06-08 | 685 | · |
| Orange Elementary | Orange | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| Locust Grove Elementary | Locust Grove | Elementary | 03-05 | 519 | · |
| Locust Grove Primary | Locust Grove | Elementary | PK-02 | 500 | · |
| Prospect Heights Middle | Orange | Middle | 06-08 | 466 | · |
| Gordon-Barbour Elementary | Gordonsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 326 | · |
| Unionville Elementary | Unionville | Elementary | PK-02 | 256 | · |
| Lightfoot Elementary | Unionville | Elementary | 03-05 | 224 | · |
| Redirection Alternative Education | Orange | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| Turning Point Alternative Education | Orange | Combined | N-N | · | · |
Cities in Orange County
About Orange County
Orange County is a rural-scale Virginia county of about 37,822 residents, home to 11 public schools and roughly 5,074 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $94,008, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 23% higher than the Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Orange County spans 6 elementary schools (2,446 students), 2 middle schools (1,151), 1 high school (1,477), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Orange County is Orange County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,074 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,074 students, increased 3% from the 4,904 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Orange County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data