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Rockbridge County

Virginia · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,595 students, in a county of 22,531 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,595
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,469
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.1%
Below Virginia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rockbridge County Public Schools
1,595 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
White
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
0%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY HIGHLexingtonHigh09-12994·
Fairfield ElementaryFairfieldElementaryPK-05235·
Natural Bridge ElementaryNatural Bridge StationElementaryPK-05221·
Mountain View ElementaryBuena VistaElementaryPK-05145·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County, Virginia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,595 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Rockbridge County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County Public Schools is the largest school district in Rockbridge County, serving approximately 1,595 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County has roughly 22,531 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Rockbridge County?
Median household income in Rockbridge County is $65,469, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rockbridge County?
Approximately 32.8% of adults 25 and older in Rockbridge County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rockbridge County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.1% of students in Rockbridge County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockbridge County schools?
Across Rockbridge County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County residents are approximately 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Rockbridge County is owner-occupied?
Rockbridge County has about 11,361 housing units, of which roughly 79.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data