Public schools in Lawrenceville, VA
5 open public schools with an address in Lawrenceville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,164
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lawrenceville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Lawrenceville, VA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,164 students, an average of 291 per school. The largest campus is Brunswick High (404 students), and the largest elementary school is Totaro Elementary (295).
Brunswick County Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Lawrenceville
Elementary schools in Lawrenceville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary Brunswick County Public Schools | PK–06 | 177 | 11.7:1 | |
| Totaro Elementary Brunswick County Public Schools | PK–06 | 295 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Lawrenceville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James S. Russell Middle Brunswick County Public Schools | 07–08 | 288 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Lawrenceville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High Brunswick County Public Schools | 09–12 | 404 | 13.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lawrenceville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.5%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black75.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Lawrenceville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,164 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lawrenceville
How many public schools are in Lawrenceville, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Lawrenceville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,164 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lawrenceville?
Schools with an address in Lawrenceville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Brunswick County Public Schools (4 schools), Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lawrenceville?
Brunswick High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lawrenceville, with 404 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lawrenceville?
No school with an address in Lawrenceville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lawrenceville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lawrenceville public schools is 14:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lawrenceville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities