There were 77 7th-grade students enrolled in Lancaster County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 2.5% fewer than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Lancaster Middle School was the only school that welcomed 7th-grade students in the county.
Within Lancaster County schools, the largest number of students were found in 11th-grade, while pre-kindergarten had the least students.
Statewide, Lancaster County ranked 119th in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 119th the year before.
As of November 2023, according to Public Schools Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools nationwide.
Lancaster County Enrollment by Grade – Yearly Comparison
Enrollment by Grade in Lancaster County Schools for 2023-24 School Year
| School Name | # of 7th-grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Middle School | 77 | 14.2% | 541 |
| Lancaster High School | 0 | 0% | 408 |
