Prince Edward County High School is a public high school located in the Farmville area of Prince Edward County, Virginia. The high school is part of the Prince Edward County School Division.
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Prince Edward County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prince Edward County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Prince Edward County High School's student population of 525 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Prince Edward County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prince Edward County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
56%
22%
White
34%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince Edward County High School's ranking?
Prince Edward County High School is ranked #1087 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Prince Edward County High School often compared to?
Prince Edward County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Treat Academy Charter School, Randolph-henry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prince Edward County High School?
The graduation rate of Prince Edward County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Prince Edward County High School?
525 students attend Prince Edward County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Prince Edward County High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prince Edward County High School?
Prince Edward County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Edward County High School offer ?
Prince Edward County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prince Edward County High School part of?
Prince Edward County High School is part of Prince Edward County School District.
School Reviews
2 7/9/2012
My son attends this school.They teach only enough to pass SOLs.They also only required high school students to attend first period ONLY for attendance so they could get grant money for last 2 years.
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