For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,220 students in Buckingham, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Buckingham, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Buckingham, VA are Buckingham County High School and Buckingham County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckingham, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buckingham have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buckingham, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckingham County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Knights Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Buckingham County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center
Magnet School
77 Buckingham Primary School R
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Buckingham, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
52 Fanny White Rd
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Grades: PK-3
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buckingham, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Buckingham, VA include Buckingham County High School and Buckingham County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Buckingham?
3 public schools are located in Buckingham.
What percentage of students in Buckingham go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Buckingham are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buckingham?
Buckingham public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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