Total enrollment
1,541
-100 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Rockbridge County
Virginia · Public K-12
Rockbridge County, Virginia operates 4 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 1,541 students (about 385 per school). The level mix is 3 elementary and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.6% | #91 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,541 | #106 of 118 | #2,458 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #107 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #7 of 118 | #400 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.7% | #60 of 107 | #669 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.4% | #99 of 115 | #1,824 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
22,531
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,541
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,469
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.7%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
3
625 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
916 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rockbridge County Public Schools
1,541 students · 1 district in Rockbridge County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rockbridge 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+
32.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.0% under 18
Test scores in Rockbridge County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Rockbridge County High· 84.0%
- Fairfield Elementary· 74.0%
- Mountain View Elementary· 68.0%
- Natural Bridge Elementary· 47.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge County High | Lexington | High | 09-12 | 916 | · |
| Fairfield Elementary | Fairfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 241 | · |
| Natural Bridge Elementary | Natural Bridge Station | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 | · |
| Mountain View Elementary | Buena Vista | Elementary | PK-05 | 154 | · |
Cities in Rockbridge County
About Rockbridge County
Across the thinly populated Virginia county of Rockbridge County of about 22,531 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,541 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,469, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 14% below the Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Rockbridge County comprises 3 elementary schools (625 students), and 1 high school (916).
The largest single district in Rockbridge County is Rockbridge County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,541 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 1,641 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,541 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Rockbridge 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data