Best Schools in Buckingham, Virginia
3 schools · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Buckingham County High
High · Buckingham County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Buckingham County Middle
Middle · Buckingham County Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
4.1
out of 10
Median Home
$205,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
4.1
out of 10
Median Home
$205,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Buckingham
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckingham County High | 4.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Buckingham County Middle | 2.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.1/10
- Median household income
- $78,125
- Median home value
- $205,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Buckingham compares
Virginia rank
#176 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$78k
89% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
3
About Schools in Buckingham, Virginia
Buckingham, Virginia is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 4.1 out of 10, schools in Buckingham show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Buckingham is Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center with a composite score of 5.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Buckingham is served by 1 school district: Buckingham County Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 1,966 students.
Buckingham's community shows 33% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $78,125. The poverty rate in the area is 7.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 430 students · 6th–8th | 2.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 685 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 |
Schools in Buckingham
Buckingham, Virginia · 3 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$78,125
Median Home Value
$205,100
Median Rent
$841/mo
Population
2,184
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Community Profile
Buckingham has a median household income of $78,125. It is an area where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $205,100, with a median rent of $841/month. The local poverty rate of 7.7% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Buckingham, Virginia
How many schools are in Buckingham, Virginia?
Buckingham has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Buckingham, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Buckingham is 4.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Buckingham, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Buckingham on MySchoolScout is Buckingham County High with a composite score of 4.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Buckingham, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Buckingham on MySchoolScout is Buckingham County Middle with a composite score of 2.6/10.
What is the best high school in Buckingham, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Buckingham on MySchoolScout is Buckingham County High with a composite score of 4.4/10.
How many school districts serve Buckingham, Virginia?
Buckingham is served by 1 school district: Buckingham County Public Schools.
What is the education level in Buckingham, Virginia?
According to Census data, 33% of adults in Buckingham have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Buckingham, Virginia?
The median household income in Buckingham is approximately $78,125 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buckingham, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Buckingham is 18.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Buckingham, Virginia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.