Is Prince Edward County High a good school?

Prince Edward County High ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Prince Edward County High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Prince Edward County High.

What is the racial makeup of Prince Edward County High?

Students at Prince Edward County High are 56% African American, 34% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Prince Edward County High?

Prince Edward County High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Prince Edward Elementary Middle : Prince Edward Middle

Prince Edward County High

Summary:

Prince Edward County High is a public high school in Farmville, Virginia, serving 535 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Prince Edward County Public Schools district, which is ranked 120 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prince Edward County High has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia high schools over the past decade, with particularly concerning performance for African American and male students. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than state averages, and it has extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's spending per student is relatively high and its student-teacher ratio is relatively low, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

In comparison, neighboring schools like Buckingham County High and Cumberland High, while also facing challenges, generally outperform Prince Edward County High on key metrics, including statewide rankings, test score proficiency, and student subgroup performance. The persistent underperformance of Prince Edward County High, despite its relatively high resource allocation, suggests that broader systemic issues within the Prince Edward County Public Schools district or the local community may need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901-9011

(434) 315-2130

District: Prince Edward County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
303^rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,469

Feeder schools for Prince Edward County High:

Elementary:	Prince Edward Elementary
Middle:	Prince Edward Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.0%

White:

34.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prince Edward County High ranks worse than 92.1% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prince Edward 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: African American (56%), White (34.1%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prince Edward County High is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Prince Edward County High employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prince Edward County High is $11,469.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prince Edward County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince Edward County High 303^rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Prince Edward County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Prince Edward County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince Edward County Public Schools 120^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prince Edward County High

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Rank History for all students at Prince Edward County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	34.10	254^th	308	17.5%
2006	40.98	215^th	314	31.5%
2007	41.05	210^th	313	32.9%
2008	31.61	261^st	316	17.4%
2009	21.61	295^th	313	5.8%
2010	11.78	309^th	317	2.5%
2011	27.43	278^th	320	13.1%
2012	43.07	204^th	321	36.4%
2013	38.03	218^th	321	32.1%
2014	20.82	298^th	322	7.5%
2015	29.25	269^th	322	16.5%
2016	29.35	268^th	321	16.5%
2017	16.27	307^th	324	5.2%
2018	14.69	311^th	326	4.6%
2019	14.56	314^th	327	4.0%
2021	6.56	315^th	327	3.7%
2022	20.44	302^nd	325	7.1%
2023	18.79	313^th	326	4.0%
2024	25.24	303^rd	329	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prince Edward County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.43	274^th	320	14.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Prince Edward County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.45	275^th	320	14.1%
2024	32.75	259^th	322	19.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Prince Edward County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.28	318^th	321	0.9%
2024	18.98	307^th	322	4.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Prince Edward County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.26	221^st	240	7.9%
2024	20.51	235^th	249	5.6%

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Rank History for White students at Prince Edward County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.06	289^th	315	8.3%
2024	39.70	240^th	314	23.6%

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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 Prince Edward 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	805	805
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	829	829
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	862	862
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	871	871
1993	266	466	4	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	749
1994	261	458	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	730
1995	273	429	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
1996	273	429	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
1997	277	403	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1998	282	388	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	678
1999	300	378	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
2000	313	361	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	-4	680
2001	311	386	7	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	715
2002	344	454	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
2003	344	454	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
2004	371	487	12	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	877
2005	363	506	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	892
2006	336	504	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	858
2007	342	537	13	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	904
2008	296	515	9	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	831
2009	274	511	6	9	3	n/a	n/a	1	804
2010	278	511	10	11	2	n/a	n/a	2	814
2011	255	457	12	27	0	1	7	0	759
2012	250	404	12	24	2	1	4	0	697
2013	250	386	12	29	2	0	5	0	684
2014	239	392	11	15	1	0	2	0	660
2015	233	397	6	15	0	0	1	0	652
2016	250	395	7	16	1	1	1	0	671
2017	249	384	9	17	1	4	3	0	667
2018	249	348	5	19	1	5	3	0	630
2019	241	332	8	25	1	5	7	0	619
2020	236	330	10	20	1	4	9	0	610
2021	220	330	10	23	2	1	8	0	594
2022	197	336	5	27	1	0	14	0	580
2023	169	317	3	25	0	0	21	0	535
2024	179	294	5	23	1	0	23	0	525

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 Prince Edward County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	805	67.4	11.9	n/a
1990	829	66.3	12.5	n/a
1991	862	65.9	13.0	n/a
1992	871	67.1	12.9	n/a
1993	749	53.9	13.9	n/a
1994	730	81.6	n/a	39.9
1995	712	n/a	0.0	38.2
1996	712	n/a	0.0	38.2
1997	688	n/a	0.0	34.4
1998	678	n/a	0.0	34.5
1999	689	69.0	10.0	39.8
2000	680	n/a	0.0	37
2001	715	60.0	11.9	37.3
2002	808	69.7	11.6	51.5
2003	808	69.7	11.6	51.5
2004	877	60.7	14.4	52.3
2005	892	62.6	14.2	65.4
2006	858	63.0	13.6	53.7
2007	904	67.2	13.5	51.4
2008	831	51.4	16.2	53.2
2009	804	54.7	14.7	54.5
2010	814	51.9	15.6	49
2011	759	47.7	15.8	53.4
2012	697	60.8	11.4	57.2
2013	684	57.0	12.0	57.2
2014	660	56.3	11.7	61.5
2015	652	51.0	12.7	52.9
2016	671	52.0	12.9	54.2
2017	667	53.8	12.3	59.2
2018	630	57.6	10.9	60.6
2019	619	53.0	11.6	63.2
2020	610	54.3	11.2	60.5
2021	594	46.0	12.9	n/a
2022	580	45.3	12.7	63.6
2023	535	31.0	17.2	100.6
2024	525	32.0	16.4	100

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 Prince Edward County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	805	67.4	11.9	n/a
1990	829	66.3	12.5	n/a
1991	862	65.9	13.0	n/a
1992	871	67.1	12.9	n/a
1993	749	53.9	13.9	n/a
1994	730	81.6	n/a	39.9
1995	712	n/a	0.0	38.2
1996	712	n/a	0.0	38.2
1997	688	n/a	0.0	34.4
1998	678	n/a	0.0	34.5
1999	689	69.0	10.0	39.8
2000	680	n/a	0.0	37
2001	715	60.0	11.9	37.3
2002	808	69.7	11.6	51.5
2003	808	69.7	11.6	51.5
2004	877	60.7	14.4	52.3
2005	892	62.6	14.2	65.4
2006	858	63.0	13.6	53.7
2007	904	67.2	13.5	51.4
2008	831	51.4	16.2	53.2
2009	804	54.7	14.7	54.5
2010	814	51.9	15.6	49
2011	759	47.7	15.8	53.4
2012	697	60.8	11.4	57.2
2013	684	57.0	12.0	57.2
2014	660	56.3	11.7	61.5
2015	652	51.0	12.7	52.9
2016	671	52.0	12.9	54.2
2017	667	53.8	12.3	59.2
2018	630	57.6	10.9	60.6
2019	619	53.0	11.6	63.2
2020	610	54.3	11.2	60.5
2021	594	46.0	12.9	n/a
2022	580	45.3	12.7	63.6
2023	535	31.0	17.2	100.6
2024	525	32.0	16.4	100

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 Prince Edward County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,151 (100.0%)	$7,151
2020	$188 (2.0%)	$9,204 (98.0%)	$9,392
2021	$1,123 (9.8%)	$10,347 (90.2%)	$11,469

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prince Edward County High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 313^th of 326 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Prince Edward County High)	70	64	6%
End of Course Writing (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	70	64	6%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Prince Edward County High)	32	54	22%
End of Course Geometry (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	40	63	23%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Prince Edward County High)	46	59	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	56	66	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Prince Edward County High)	82	79	3%
End of Course Algebra II (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	83	79	4%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Biology (Prince Edward County High)	58	47	11%
End of Course Biology (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	58	47	11%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Prince Edward County High)	72	75	3%
End of Course English Reading (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	72	75	3%
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Prince Edward County High)	29	29
End of Course VA and US History (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	29	29
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Prince Edward County High)	60	49	11%
End of Course World History I (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	60	49	11%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Prince Edward County High)	66	20	46%
End of Course World History II (Prince Edward County Public Schools)	66	20	46%
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	619	535	13.6%
African American	332	317	4.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	25	25
Pacific Islander	5	0	100%
White	241	169	29.9%
Two or More Races	7	21	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.2%	100.6%	37.4%

Schools Near Prince Edward 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
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
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
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

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