Lynchburg City Public Schools School District
School District · Lynchburg, Virginia
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,727
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,727
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Lynchburg City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lynchburg City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paul Munro Elementary
Lynchburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
E.c. Glass High
Lynchburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sheffield Elementary
Lynchburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#94 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,083
+$2,014 vs Virginia median
District size
7,727 students
Much larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Lynchburg City Public Schools ranks #94 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Lynchburg City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paul Munro Elementary (9.4/10), E.c. Glass High (8.0/10), and Sheffield Elementary (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Munro Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | E.c. Glass High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sheffield Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Heritage Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Heritage High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Sandusky Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Bedford Hills Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | William M. Bass Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Dearington Elementary/innovation | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lynchburg City Public Schools
Lynchburg City Public Schools is a Lynchburg, Virginia school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 7,727 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. District-level spending was $17,083 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Lynchburg City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paul Munro Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lynchburg City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.1% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools
16 schoolsElementary Schools11
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Lynchburg
- Total Enrollment
- 7,727
- Teachers (FTE)
- 683
- District spending per student
- $17,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Lynchburg City Public Schools has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lynchburg City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Lynchburg City Public Schools is 5.4/10. 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 Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Lynchburg City Public Schools's district-level spending was $17,083 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 Lynchburg City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lynchburg City Public Schools is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Paul Munro Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lynchburg City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Across schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lynchburg City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Lynchburg City Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 16 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.2%
How we rate schools
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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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