Is Buckingham County High a good school?

Buckingham County High ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Buckingham County High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Buckingham County High.

What is the racial makeup of Buckingham County High?

Students at Buckingham County High are 54% White, 34% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Buckingham County High?

Buckingham County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Buckingham County Elementary Elementary : Buckingham County Primary Middle : Buckingham County Middle

Buckingham County High

Summary:

Buckingham County High is a public high school in Buckingham, Virginia, serving 654 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Buckingham County Public Schools district, which is ranked 111 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckingham County High has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (53.36%) and African American (33.79%) students compared to nearby schools like Prince Edward County High and Cumberland High. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. While the school performs better than the district average, it lags behind the state averages in most subject areas, except for Algebra I, where it exceeds the state average.

Buckingham County High faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 92% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is better than the nearby Prince Edward County High (17.2:1) and Cumberland High (10.5:1). However, the nearby schools have higher spending per student, which may contribute to their performance. Overall, Buckingham County High has room for improvement, and addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population could be a key strategy for enhancing the school's academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

78 Knights Rd.
Buckingham, VA 23921

(434) 969-6160

District: Buckingham County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,442

Feeder schools for Buckingham County High:

Elementary:	Buckingham County Elementary
	Buckingham County Primary
Middle:	Buckingham County Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 685

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.9%

African American:

33.7%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buckingham County High ranks worse than 79% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Buckingham County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), African American (33.7%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckingham County High is 22.8. (See more...)

Compare Buckingham County High employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckingham County High is $10,442.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckingham County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham County High 260^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Buckingham County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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White students:

Buckingham County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckingham County Public Schools 111^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckingham County High

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Rank History for all students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	29.79	271^st	308	12.0%
2006	29.68	266^th	314	15.3%
2007	24.27	286^th	313	8.6%
2008	36.18	235^th	316	25.6%
2009	49.28	155^th	313	50.5%
2010	56.57	117^th	317	63.1%
2011	55.68	127^th	320	60.3%
2012	50.59	156^th	321	51.4%
2013	40.16	206^th	321	35.8%
2014	44.78	178^th	322	44.7%
2015	39.11	213^th	322	33.9%
2016	30.96	259^th	321	19.3%
2017	32.76	256^th	324	21.0%
2018	30.49	266^th	326	18.4%
2019	21.00	301^st	327	8.0%
2021	23.88	269^th	327	17.7%
2022	46.05	182^nd	325	44.0%
2023	49.38	191^st	326	41.4%
2024	35.27	260^th	329	21.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.44	150^th	193	22.3%
2024	21.82	175^th	198	11.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.97	254^th	320	20.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.77	225^th	320	29.7%
2024	38.27	241^st	322	25.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.26	175^th	249	29.7%
2024	54.27	111^th	253	56.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.32	196^th	321	38.9%
2024	28.17	276^th	322	14.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.41	209^th	240	12.9%
2024	26.57	222^nd	249	10.8%

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Rank History for White students at Buckingham County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.65	229^th	315	27.3%
2024	35.54	253^rd	314	19.4%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buckingham County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	434	434
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	416	416
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	411	411
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	412	412
1993	226	196	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1994	298	252	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	552
1995	325	282	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1996	325	282	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1997	321	283	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1998	330	263	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
1999	326	240	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	576
2000	331	262	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	-4	595
2001	374	286	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	666
2002	376	320	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	706
2003	376	320	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	706
2004	383	303	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	695
2005	364	342	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	711
2006	359	359	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2007	341	361	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	710
2008	354	374	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	737
2009	368	326	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	704
2010	383	310	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	4	706
2011	342	239	3	10	1	1	45	0	641
2012	328	225	3	12	1	0	44	0	613
2013	351	232	1	17	0	0	35	0	636
2014	343	231	1	17	0	0	29	0	621
2015	331	215	1	22	0	0	28	0	597
2016	290	197	2	20	0	0	28	0	537
2017	298	187	1	17	0	0	37	0	540
2018	296	203	3	20	0	0	43	0	565
2019	312	198	3	17	0	0	43	0	573
2020	312	203	3	19	0	0	36	0	573
2021	303	206	3	25	0	0	36	0	573
2022	327	207	2	24	0	0	36	0	596
2023	349	221	2	32	0	0	50	0	654
2024	369	231	0	33	0	0	52	0	685

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buckingham County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	434	38.4	11.3	n/a
1990	416	37.8	11.0	n/a
1991	411	37.6	10.9	n/a
1992	412	38.3	10.7	n/a
1993	424	34.3	12.4	n/a
1994	552	58.6	n/a	22.3
1995	612	n/a	0.0	26.1
1996	612	n/a	0.0	26.1
1997	607	n/a	0.0	28.7
1998	597	n/a	0.0	27.3
1999	576	48.0	12.0	35.2
2000	595	n/a	0.0	34.7
2001	666	48.0	13.9	n/a
2002	706	59.0	12.0	38.2
2003	706	59.0	12.0	38.2
2004	695	52.0	13.4	47.6
2005	711	54.0	13.2	48.4
2006	724	54.0	13.4	52.9
2007	710	42.9	16.6	55.4
2008	737	39.8	18.5	49.9
2009	704	41.1	17.1	51.6
2010	706	41.9	16.8	51.9
2011	641	41.6	15.3	46.5
2012	613	49.0	12.4	53.8
2013	636	n/a	n/a	58.6
2014	621	45.9	13.5	58
2015	597	44.0	13.5	61.6
2016	537	44.0	12.2	58.7
2017	540	44.3	12.1	59.1
2018	565	42.7	13.2	63
2019	573	43.8	13.0	57.2
2020	573	43.4	13.1	54.5
2021	573	42.1	13.6	n/a
2022	596	47.9	12.4	52.3
2023	654	50.0	13.0	92
2024	685	30.0	22.8	93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buckingham County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	434	38.4	11.3	n/a
1990	416	37.8	11.0	n/a
1991	411	37.6	10.9	n/a
1992	412	38.3	10.7	n/a
1993	424	34.3	12.4	n/a
1994	552	58.6	n/a	22.3
1995	612	n/a	0.0	26.1
1996	612	n/a	0.0	26.1
1997	607	n/a	0.0	28.7
1998	597	n/a	0.0	27.3
1999	576	48.0	12.0	35.2
2000	595	n/a	0.0	34.7
2001	666	48.0	13.9	n/a
2002	706	59.0	12.0	38.2
2003	706	59.0	12.0	38.2
2004	695	52.0	13.4	47.6
2005	711	54.0	13.2	48.4
2006	724	54.0	13.4	52.9
2007	710	42.9	16.6	55.4
2008	737	39.8	18.5	49.9
2009	704	41.1	17.1	51.6
2010	706	41.9	16.8	51.9
2011	641	41.6	15.3	46.5
2012	613	49.0	12.4	53.8
2013	636	n/a	n/a	58.6
2014	621	45.9	13.5	58
2015	597	44.0	13.5	61.6
2016	537	44.0	12.2	58.7
2017	540	44.3	12.1	59.1
2018	565	42.7	13.2	63
2019	573	43.8	13.0	57.2
2020	573	43.4	13.1	54.5
2021	573	42.1	13.6	n/a
2022	596	47.9	12.4	52.3
2023	654	50.0	13.0	92
2024	685	30.0	22.8	93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckingham County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$340 (3.4%)	$9,693 (96.6%)	$10,033
2020	$189 (1.9%)	$9,814 (98.1%)	$10,003
2021	$334 (3.2%)	$10,107 (96.8%)	$10,442

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckingham County High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 301^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 191^st of 326 High schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Buckingham County High)	75	74	1%
End of Course Writing (Buckingham County Public Schools)	74	74
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Buckingham County High)	87	82	5%
End of Course Geometry (Buckingham County Public Schools)	84	81	3%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Buckingham County High)	60	88	28%
End of Course Algebra I (Buckingham County Public Schools)	74	90	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Biology (Buckingham County High)	63	63
End of Course Biology (Buckingham County Public Schools)	62	62
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Buckingham County High)	78	82	4%
End of Course English Reading (Buckingham County Public Schools)	77	82	5%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Buckingham County High)	47	48	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Buckingham County Public Schools)	46	48	2%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Buckingham County High)	72	13	59%
End of Course World History I (Buckingham County Public Schools)	72	30	42%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Buckingham County High)	72	50	22%
End of Course World History II (Buckingham County Public Schools)	72	50	22%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	573	654	14.1%
African American	198	221	11.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	17	32	88.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	312	349	11.9%
Two or More Races	43	50	16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	92%	34.8%

Schools Near Buckingham County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)		SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)		SOL World History I (2024)		SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buckingham County High	Public	9-12	78 Knights Rd.	Buckingham	23921	Buckingham County	Buckingham County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 969-6160	685	30	22.8	93.3%	369 (53.9%)	231 (33.7%)	33 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.6%)	35.3	260^th of 329 public high schools	21.0%		49.4	191^st of 326 public high schools	41.4%	69		66.9	80.0	93.0	84.6			75.2	76.2			68.4	53.0			22.8		$10,442	$334	$10,107
Cumberland High	Public	9-12	15 School Rd	Cumberland	23040	Cumberland County	Cumberland County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 492-4212	359	35	10.3	99.2%	168 (46.8%)	135 (37.6%)	19 (5.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.7%)	41.3	237^th of 329 public high schools	28.0%		34.6	259^th of 326 public high schools	20.6%	22			52.3					81.1		67.1		74.4		37.0	67.0			$13,948	$1,220	$12,728
Prince Edward County High	Public	9-12	35 Eagle Dr.	Farmville	23901	Prince Edward County	Prince Edward County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 315-2130	525	32	16.4	100.0%	179 (34.1%)	294 (56.0%)	23 (4.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	25.2	303^rd of 329 public high schools	7.9%		18.8	313^th of 326 public high schools	4.0%	10	33.3	74.0	48.2	65.0		80.0	64.0	42.0	50.0		63.6	84.7			55.0		37.9	$11,469	$1,123	$10,347

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Student/Teacher Ratio Buckingham County High

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Impact of COVID-19 on Buckingham County High

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Schools Near Buckingham County High