BUCKINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Buckingham County High is a public high school that is part of the Buckingham County Public Schools school district, located in Buckingham, VA with about 565 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Buckingham County High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Buckingham County High School, located in Buckingham, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local county school division. As the home of the "Knights," the school is deeply integrated into the rural Buckingham community, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success through a combination of core academic instruction, vocational training, and extracurricular involvement. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while fostering school spirit and community pride.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Buckingham County High School offers a variety of programs to round out the student experience, including athletic teams, clubs, and career-readiness initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, the school aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in higher education or the workforce. Those interested in specific academic calendars, faculty contact information, or current school news can visit their official website at [bchs.k12.va.us](http://www.bchs.k12.va.us).
For more information, contact Buckingham County High at (434) 969-6160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Buckingham, VA 23921
(434) 969-6160
http://www.bchs.k12.va.us
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Buckingham, VA with about 565 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buckingham County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 565
- Teachers:
- 42.71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 565 students
- White
- 52.4%
- Black or African American
- 35.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.