Summary:
ZIP code 23967, serving the rural community of Saxe, Virginia, is home to just one public school: Bacon District Elementary, a small PK–5 school with 169 students in Charlotte County Public Schools. Despite its size, this school performs at a remarkably high level, and the district itself is one of the best in the state, ranking 4th out of 131 Virginia districts (97th percentile, 5-star rating).
Bacon District Elementary is a standout by nearly every measure. Its statewide rank jumped from 184th in 2024–2025 to 94th in 2025–2026 among roughly 1,111 elementary schools — placing it in the top 8% of Virginia elementary schools. The school earned 5 stars in the most recent year. Academically, it exceeds the Virginia state average in every tested subject and grade level. Math is a clear strength: 3rd-grade math proficiency has been a perfect 100% for two consecutive years, 4th-grade math is at 96.43%, and even the lowest math score (86.96% in 5th grade) is nearly 15 points above the state average. Social studies is also excellent, with 96.43% of 4th graders proficient in VA Studies versus a 70.52% state average. The school also reports low chronic absenteeism at 12.3%, well below the district's 17.4% and the state's 14.8%, and a favorable 9.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
Reading is the relative area to watch. While scores remain above state averages, 3rd-grade reading fell from 89.66% to 81.25% year-over-year, and 5th-grade reading dipped slightly to 78.26%. On the positive side, 5th-grade math and science both improved by about 10 percentage points, and 4th-grade math rose by 10.07 points. With per-student spending of $11,047 and small class sizes, Bacon District Elementary has strong resources supporting its success. Continued focus on early literacy could make this one of Virginia's top elementary schools.
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