Rockbridge County School District

2893 Collierstown Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rockbridge County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,488 students in Rockbridge County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Rockbridge County School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,138 Schools
# Students
2,488 Students
1,256,693 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
92,235 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockbridge County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#67 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
64%
68%
(20-21)
67%
69%
(20-21)
62%
59%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
3%
21%
% White
82%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,858 is higher than the state median of $15,513. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,243 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,858
$15,513
Spending / Student
$15,243
$15,268

Best Rockbridge County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 Burger Circle
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rockbridge County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockbridge County School District?
Rockbridge County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,488 students.
What is the rank of Rockbridge County School District?
Rockbridge County School District is ranked #71 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockbridge County School District?
82% of Rockbridge County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockbridge County School District?
Rockbridge County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Rockbridge County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,243 is less than the state median of $15,268. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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