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Lynchburg City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,727 students in Lynchburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Lynchburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
7,727 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
670 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lynchburg City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
59%
Graduation Rate
78%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
123 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
688 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
3,766 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
49%
22%
# White Students
2,341 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
30%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
790 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
305
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
551
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
627
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
572
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
547
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
586
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
560
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
546
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
540
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
556
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
657
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
576
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
510
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,266
$15,502
Spending / Student
$15,171
$15,257
Best Lynchburg City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Munro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4641 Locksview Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
E.c. Glass High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #44.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Linkhorne Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5330
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
Bedford Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Morningside Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5210
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1010.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Chinook Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5350
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1111.
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Mansfield Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Linkhorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Linkhorne Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 515-5240
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1414.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1515.
William M. Bass Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Seabury Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #1616.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl B. Hutcherson Building
Alternative School
2401 High Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5180
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynchburg Regional Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
3506 Wards Road, Central Va Co
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7731
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7731
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Elementary School
Alternative School
600 Mansfield Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Secondary
Alternative School
701 Thomas Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5140
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lynchburg City School District?
Lynchburg City School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,727 students.
What is the rank of Lynchburg City School District?
Lynchburg City School District is ranked #106 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lynchburg City School District?
49% of Lynchburg City School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lynchburg City School District?
Lynchburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Lynchburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,171 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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