Highland County Public Schools, Virginia

Highland County Public Schools is a unified school district in Highland County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 2,296 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 415 sq mi (1,075 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
2,296
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Highland County
Land area
415 sq mi (1,075 km²)
Median household income
$65,625 ± $11,958
Median home value
$200,000 ± $40,223
Water area
0.69 sq mi (1.79 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5101950
Coordinates (central point)
38.366243, -79.564472

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Highland County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Monterey District1,191 people
  2. Stonewall District569 people
  3. Blue Grass District536 people
  4. Monterey (town)197 people
  5. McDowell (CDP)58 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Bath County Public Schools22 mi southwest
  2. Pocahontas County School District, West Virginia24 mi west
  3. Pendleton County School District, West Virginia24 mi northeast
  4. Augusta County Public Schools27 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Highland County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Highland County Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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