For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,992 students in Buckingham County, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 280 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Buckingham County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Buckingham County, VA are Buckingham County High School, Buckingham County Middle School and Buckingham Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckingham County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buckingham County 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 County (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: #33.
Buckingham Co Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Grades: 3-5
| 417 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
Rank: n/an/a
Buckingham Co Primary
Magnet School
128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Grades: K-2
| 355 students
Buckingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buckingham Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Correctional Center Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
52 Fanny White Rd
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Grades: PK-3
| 206 students
Dillwyn Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1522 Prison Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
40 Frank Harris Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Grades: 4-5
| 221 students
52 Dillwyn Primary Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Grades: PK-3
| 350 students
59 Gold Hill Elementary
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3342
New Canton, VA 23123
(434) 581-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buckingham County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Buckingham County, VA include Buckingham County High School, Buckingham County Middle School and Buckingham Co Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buckingham County?
5 public schools are located in Buckingham County.
What percentage of students in Buckingham County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Buckingham County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buckingham County?
Buckingham County 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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