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Prince Edward County High

High School · Prince Edward County Public Schools · Farmville, VA

A high school in Farmville, VA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

35 Eagle Dr., Farmville, VA 23901

  • Math 72% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 80% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$15,564
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Prince Edward County High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency80%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
82%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Prince Edward County High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,119/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,992

Median home value

$220,200

Median rent

$878/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fuqua SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–122.1 mi260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Prince Edward County Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prince Edward County High is listed in Prince Edward County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prince Edward County High

Prince Edward County High is a public high school in Farmville, VA, part of Prince Edward County Public Schools, serving approximately 525 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prince Edward County High

What grades does Prince Edward County High serve?

Prince Edward County High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Prince Edward County High?

Prince Edward County High has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince Edward County High?

The student-teacher ratio at Prince Edward County High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prince Edward County High rank in VA?

Prince Edward County High ranks #1,545 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Prince Edward County High's MySchoolScout rating?

Prince Edward County High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Prince Edward County High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prince Edward County High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Prince Edward County High a charter school?

No, Prince Edward County High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Prince Edward County High a Title I school?

No, Prince Edward County High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prince Edward County High?

100.0% of students at Prince Edward County High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
525
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Prince Edward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 23901)
15,016
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
34.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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