School Overview
Prince Edward County High School, located in Farmville, Virginia, serves as the sole high school for the Prince Edward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, encouraging students to develop their personal interests while meeting state graduation standards.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Prince Edward County High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through athletics, extracurricular clubs, and career-readiness programs. By leveraging its location in a historic educational hub, the school focuses on building a supportive community culture that promotes character development, civic responsibility, and academic achievement. Through its digital presence and ongoing initiatives, the school strives to maintain open communication with families and stakeholders to ensure every student has the resources necessary to excel in an evolving global landscape.
535
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White169
Hispanic25
Black317
Asian3
Two or More21
  • Black
    317 (59.3 %)
  • White
    169 (31.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Prince Edward County Public Schools
Phone: (434)315-2130
Website: http://www.pecps.k12.va.us/PECHS/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 504
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 172
Grade 10 170
Grade 11 100
Grade 12 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9172
Grade 10170
Grade 11100
Grade 1293
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26549.5%
Male27050.5%