For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,223 students in Buckingham, VA (there are , 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 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Buckingham have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buckingham, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckingham County High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Knights Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Buckingham County Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1184 High School Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-1044
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
77 Buckingham Primary School R
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Buckingham, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Fanny White Rd
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-4490
Gr: PK-3 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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