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Lancaster County Public Schools School District

School District · Kilmarnock, Virginia

Students: 1,020
Teachers (FTE): 74

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 high

Enrollment

1,020

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

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Lancaster High

6.3/10

Lancaster · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lancaster Elementary School

3.6/10

Kilmarnock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Virginia rank

#110 of 131

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.3

below Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,962

+$1,893 vs Virginia median

District size

1,020 students

Smaller than Virginia median

Top-Rated Schools in Lancaster County Public Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

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1Lancaster High6.3 / 10
2Lancaster Elementary School3.6 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lancaster County Public Schools

Lancaster County Public Schools is a Kilmarnock, Virginia school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,020 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $16,962 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Lancaster County Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lancaster High, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Lancaster County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 71.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Lancaster County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency55.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency71.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lancaster County Public Schools with test data.

Schools in Lancaster County Public Schools

3 schools

District Details

State
Virginia
City
Kilmarnock
Total Enrollment
1,020
Teachers (FTE)
74
District spending per student
$16,962NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lancaster County Public Schools?

Lancaster County Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lancaster County Public Schools?

The average composite rating for Lancaster County Public Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Lancaster County Public Schools?

Lancaster County Public Schools's district-level spending was $16,962 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lancaster County Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lancaster County Public Schools is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lancaster County Public Schools?

Lancaster High is the highest-rated school in Lancaster County Public Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Lancaster County Public Schools?

Across schools in Lancaster County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lancaster County Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?

Lancaster County Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
55.1%
ELA Proficiency
71.6%

Resources

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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.

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