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Prince Edward County

Virginia · Public K-12

In Prince Edward County, 5 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,845 students.

7-year change in Prince Edward County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,845
-214 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 36%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
55%
was 56%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,845
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,315
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
101.1%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
3
823 students
Middle
1
520 students
High
1
502 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Prince Edward County Public Schools
1,845 students · 2 districts in Prince Edward County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Prince Edward 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
White
62%
Hispanic
5%
Black
30%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
31%
Hispanic
6%
Black
55%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
33
15.2% under 18

Test scores in Prince Edward County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 3 schools in Prince Edward County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Prince Edward ElementaryFarmvilleElementaryPK-04823·
Prince Edward MiddleFarmvilleMiddle05-08520·
Prince Edward County HighFarmvilleHigh09-12502·
Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention CenterFarmvilleElementaryN-N··
Prince Edward County Vocational TechnicalFarnvillleElementaryN-N··

Cities in Prince Edward County

Farmville4 schoolsFarnvillle1 school

About Prince Edward County

In Virginia, Prince Edward County is a thinly populated county of about 21,996 residents. 5 public schools across the county teaches about 1,845 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,315, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 26% noticeably below the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Prince Edward County comprises 3 elementary schools (823 students), 1 middle school (520), and 1 high school (502).

The largest single district in Prince Edward County is Prince Edward County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,845 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Prince Edward County has declined 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,059 students to 1,845. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 36% to 31%.

On this page, the community for Prince Edward County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Prince Edward County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,845.
How many high schools are in Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 502 students.
How many middle schools are in Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 520 students.
How many elementary schools are in Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County, Virginia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 823 students.
What is the largest school district in Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County Public Schools is the largest school district in Prince Edward County, serving approximately 1,845 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Prince Edward County?
Prince Edward County, Virginia has a population of approximately 21,996, with a median age of 33. About 15.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Prince Edward County?
Median household income in Prince Edward County is $56,315, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Prince Edward County?
Approximately 27.3% of adults 25 and older in Prince Edward County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Prince Edward County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 101.1% of students in Prince Edward County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prince Edward County schools?
Across Prince Edward County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data