Summary:
Zip code 23868 in Lawrenceville, Virginia, is served by four public schools in Brunswick County Public Schools, covering grades PK through 12 with about 1,164 students. Although the district ranks in the bottom quarter of Virginia districts, individual schools vary widely, from a top-performing elementary school to a dramatically improving high school, making this a mixed but promising area for families.
Meherrin Powellton Elementary is the strongest school in the zip code, earning 3 stars and placing in the 57th percentile statewide. It beats state averages in 4th and 5th grade math, 5th grade science, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism (8.8%) and student-teacher ratio (11.6) in the area. Brunswick High has shown remarkable improvement, moving from the 4th to 25th percentile in two years, with a dropout rate well below the state average and especially strong VA & US History proficiency. James S. Russell Middle is a steady riser, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, exceeding the state average. In contrast, Totaro Elementary has declined to the 29th percentile, struggling particularly in science and VA Studies, while showing some bright spots in 3rd grade math and 6th grade reading.
Attendance and resources clearly separate these schools. Meherrin Powellton and Brunswick High have chronic absenteeism below both district and state averages, while Totaro and Russell Middle are at or above the state level. Interestingly, the highest-spending school (Russell Middle at $11,761 per student) and the lowest-spending school (Totaro at $7,986) both rank at the 29th percentile, while Meherrin Powellton achieves the best results with middle-tier spending and the smallest class sizes. All four schools report extremely high economic need, making the academic achievements at Meherrin Powellton and the strong improvement at Brunswick High especially notable for parents exploring this area.
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