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Lynchburg City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
16
Schools
7,856
Students
$15,835
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
94.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+42pp vs nat'l
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lynchburg City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 7,856 students across 16 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,835 is above average for a US public school district. 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LINKHORNE MIDDLE06–08586
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation06–08531
SANDUSKY MIDDLE06–08568
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
E.C. GLASS HIGH09–121,325
HERITAGE HIGH09–121,073
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,835+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
33%
State
50.0%
Local (property tax)
33.2%
Federal
16.8%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
7,856
Students
94%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Lynchburg City Public Schools has 16 public schools, serving a total of 7,856 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lynchburg City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lynchburg City Public Schools spend per student?
Lynchburg City Public Schools spends $15,835 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
94% of students in Lynchburg City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
No, Lynchburg City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lynchburg City Public Schools serve?
Lynchburg City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lynchburg City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lynchburg City Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.