At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
Prince Edward County High: 502 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Prince Edward County High
Prince Edward County High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Farmville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Prince Edward County Public Schools. NCES reports 502 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (52%) and White (36.1%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Prince Edward County High
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.1%
- Hispanic5%
- Black52%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Prince Edward County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prince Edward Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
520 reported students
Prince Edward Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
823 reported students
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Prince Edward County High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward County Vocational Technical Other · Prince Edward County Public Schools | Not reported | — | 0.1 mi |
| Prince Edward Middle Middle · Prince Edward County Public Schools | 05–08 | 520 | 0.2 mi |
| Prince Edward Elementary Elementary · Prince Edward County Public Schools | PK–04 | 823 | 0.2 mi |
| Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prince Edward County High
What grades does Prince Edward County High serve?
Prince Edward County High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Prince Edward County Public Schools.
How many students attend Prince Edward County High?
Prince Edward County High reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 554 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prince Edward County High?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 502 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prince Edward County High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prince Edward County High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince Edward County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Prince Edward County High in?
Prince Edward County High is part of Prince Edward County Public Schools, based in Farmville, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prince Edward County High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prince Edward County Vocational Technical (0.1 mi), Prince Edward Middle (0.2 mi), Prince Edward Elementary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.