Prince Edward County Public Schools

The Prince Edward County Public Schools district in Virginia operates three schools: Prince Edward Elementary, Prince Edward County High, and Prince Edward Middle. The district faces significant challenges, with an overall low ranking and underperformance on state assessments, but there are some bright spots in the performance of the high school and middle school.

Prince Edward County High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8% and a low dropout rate of 4.5%. The school also performs strongly on Algebra I, Algebra II, and English Reading state assessments. In contrast, Prince Edward Middle School excels in Algebra I, with 100% proficiency for 7th and 8th grade students, and outperforms the district and state averages in several math and reading assessments.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all three schools having a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% and extremely high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating substantial socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, students across the district are underperforming compared to state averages in many subject areas, particularly in science, history, and writing. The district's overall ranking of 120 out of 129 in Virginia and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest the need for comprehensive improvement efforts to support student success in the Prince Edward County Public Schools.