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Rockbridge County

Virginia · Public K-12

Rockbridge County, Virginia operates 4 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 1,541 students (about 385 per campus). The level mix is 3 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Rockbridge County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,541
-139 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,541
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
White
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
83%
Hispanic
6%
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

Test scores in Rockbridge County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 4 schools in Rockbridge County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rockbridge County HighLexingtonHigh09-12916·
Fairfield ElementaryFairfieldElementaryPK-05241·
Natural Bridge ElementaryNatural Bridge StationElementaryPK-05230·
Mountain View ElementaryBuena VistaElementaryPK-05154·

Cities in Rockbridge County

Buena Vista1 schoolFairfield1 schoolLexington1 schoolNatural Bridge Station1 school

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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 8%: 1,680 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,541 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 84% over the same window.

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

How many public schools are in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County, Virginia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,541 students.
How many high schools are in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 916 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County, Virginia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 625 students.
What is the largest school district in Rockbridge County?
Rockbridge County Public Schools is the largest school district in Rockbridge County, serving approximately 1,541 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 72.7% 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 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockbridge County schools?
Across Rockbridge County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data