Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA (2025-26)

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Best Diamond Hill Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,004 students in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA.

The top ranked public schools in Diamond Hill are Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation and Robert S. Payne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA public schools have an score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation

Magnet School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
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1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310

Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Robert S. Payne Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
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1201 Floyd St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5270

Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg, VA include Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation and Robert S. Payne Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg?

the neighborhood of Diamond Hill, Lynchburg public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).