For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,400 students in 24450, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 133 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 24450, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24450, VA are Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24450 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24450, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24450, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pendleton Place
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Rockbridge County High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Greenhouse Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Central Road
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24450, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24450, VA include Harrington Waddell Elementary School, Lylburn Downing Middle School and Rockbridge County High School.
How many public schools are located in 24450?
5 public schools are located in 24450.
What percentage of students in 24450 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 24450 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24450?
24450 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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