For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,814 students in 23901, VA (there are , serving 235 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 23901, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23901, VA are Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23901 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23901, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23901, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prince Edward County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Prince Edward Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Dr.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Prince Edward Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Eagle Drive
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2120
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
Piedmont Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 Industrial Pk. Rd
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 392-3834
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Prince Edward County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
35 Eagle Drive, Pr. Edward Co.
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Farmville, VA 23901
(434) 315-2140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23901, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23901, VA include Prince Edward County High School, Prince Edward Elementary School and Prince Edward Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23901?
5 public schools are located in 23901.
What percentage of students in 23901 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 23901 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23901?
23901 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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