For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,907 students in Mecklenburg County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Mecklenburg County School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
3,907 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mecklenburg County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
41%
21%
% White
44%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,045 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,961
$15,513
Spending / Student
$30,045
$15,268
Best Mecklenburg County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hill Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Plank Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-8134
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6825 Skipwith Road
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Skipwith, VA 23968
(434) 374-8668
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Lacrosse Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 School Circle
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
La Crosse, VA 23950
(434) 757-7374
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Chase City Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Highway Forty-seven
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Chase City, VA 23924
(434) 372-4770
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
25001 Hwy 58
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 447-1295
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 447-1295
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
24999 Hwy 58
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 447-1292
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 447-1292
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
24 West Cross Road
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 374-1708
Baskerville, VA 23915
(434) 374-1708
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mecklenburg County School District?
Mecklenburg County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,907 students.
What is the rank of Mecklenburg County School District?
Mecklenburg County School District is ranked #57 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecklenburg County School District?
44% of Mecklenburg County School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mecklenburg County School District?
Mecklenburg County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mecklenburg County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,045 is higher than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
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