| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland County Public Schools | Kilmarnock | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,200 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lancaster County Public Schools | Irvington | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,039 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Lancaster County compares
Together they enroll 2,239 students across 7 schools. The largest is Northumberland County Public Schools with 1,200 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Virginia average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Lancaster County, Virginia
Lancaster County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lancaster County is Northumberland County Public Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lancaster County, VA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lancaster County, VA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lancaster County, VA?
Of the districts serving Lancaster County, Northumberland County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 66th percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.