For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,328 students in 24501, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 554 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 24501, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24501, VA are E.c. Glass High School, Robert S. Payne Elementary School and T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24501 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24501, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24501, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E.c. Glass High School
Magnet 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
| 1,325 students
Rank: #22.
Robert S. Payne Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
William M. Bass Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 160 students
Rank: #66.
Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Florida Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-1882
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-1882
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Carl B. Hutcherson Building
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24501, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24501, VA include E.c. Glass High School, Robert S. Payne Elementary School and T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation.
How many public schools are located in 24501?
8 public schools are located in 24501.
What percentage of students in 24501 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 24501 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24501?
24501 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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