With a diversity of programs, students and schools excel on many levels

Lynchburg schools provide local students with a variety of experiences ranging from technical-based programs to arts-centered activities. Area schools are recognized for achievements in academics, athletics, arts and alternative education. The school system molds future leaders like Lynchburg native and Heritage High School graduate Leland Melvin. Melvin was selected to fly in the first space shuttle missions in 2008.

Private schools in the area complement, rather than challenge the public schools. With so many superior educational facilities parents can’t go wrong when choosing a school district in which to settle.

Lynchburg

Lynchburg City Schools offer educational services to more than 8,482 students enrolled in preschool through adult classes. Alternative elementary, middle and high school programs, gifted programs, and programs for the disabled are also available. In 2007, both E.C. Glass and Heritage high schools made Newsweek’s competitive list of the nation’s top 1,300 public high schools. The schools’ respective rankings of 604 and 850 were based on a combination of Advanced Placement examinations and graduation rates.

• 915 Court Street, P.O. Box 2497 Lynchburg, VA 24505 (434) 522-3700
• 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and Central Virginia Govenor’s School for Science and Technology
• Private–Holy Cross Regional School, (434) 847-5436; James River Day School, (434) 384-7385; Liberty Christian Academy (434) 832-3000; New Covenant Schools (434) 847-8313; Timberlake Christian Schools (434) 237-5943; Virginia Episcopal School (434) 385-3600

Amherst County

In 2007, Pleasant View Elementary School was named as a Virginia Naturally School. Schools earn this honor by supporting environmental conservation and stewardship, and by promoting and carrying through a plan to support these efforts. Amherst County public schools serve over 4,600 students and offer Accelerated Reader and Writer’s Workshop programs; vocational studies; modern science labs; and a strong emphasis on student success and achievement.

• 153 Washington Street, Amherst, VA 24521 (434) 946-9387
• Website: http://www.amherst.k12.va.us/
• 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, Monroe Education Center
• Private–Fellowship Christian Academy (434) 528-0325; Temple Christian School (434) 846-0024

Appomattox County

With a theme of “Learning and Succeeding in a Caring Environment,” Appomattox County public schools focus on the education of the whole child in a secure and friendly setting. The school division has been a leader in the region in the use of technology with a fully equipped and staffed library media center as the hub of each school. A variety of print and technology materials enable students to pursue interests and school research. In addition, each classroom is equipped with at least one networked, Internet computer, and each school has at least one lab of computers for large group instruction. The Appomattox County School division serves approximately 2,300 students.

• 316 Court Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 (434) 352-8251
• Website: http://www.appomattox.k12.va.us/
• 1 Primary School (K-2), 1 Elementary School (3-5), 1 Middle School, 1 High School
• Private–Appomattox Seventh-Day Adventist school (434) 352-2660

Bedford County

Promoting a mission to ensure that all children receive the highest quality education appropriate to their individual needs and abilities, Bedford County Schools offer a variety of classes and learning opportunities. Ranging from the core classes of math, science and English, programs also include Junior ROTC, marketing, agriculture, business and technology, and health and medical sciences.

• 310 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523 (540) 586-1045
• Website: http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/
• 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and the Bedford Science and Technology Center
• Private–Blue Ridge Montessori School (434) 525-0061; Bedford Christian Academy (540) 587-5423

Campbell County

Campbell County Public Schools is a technology-focused K-12 school division providing quality education to the children of Campbell County. Its educators serve students by providing effective instructional programs, responsible fiscal management, and quality learning environments which improve student outcomes. Serving nearly 9,000 students, Campbell County public schools are known for their Technical Center, extra-curricular activities and variety of programs.

• P.O. Box 99 Rustburg, VA 24588
• (434) 332-3458
• Website: http://campbell.k12.va.us/main/
• 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 2 combined schools (middle/high), Campbell County Technical Center
• Private–Bethel Mennonite School (434) 283-1205 ; Clearview Christian School (434) 845-0637

Colleges Serving Central Virginia

Averett University

• Lynchburg Class Facility
• 316 Book Place, Forest, VA 24551
• Website: www.averett.edu/gps
• Description: Liberal arts program and career programs in aeronautics, athletic training, business administration, education, criminal justice and equestrian studies.
• Enrollment: 775 full-time undergraduate
• Faculty: 60 on Main Campus
• Campus Size: 25 acres in residential area of Danville, VA
• Affiliation: Independent

Bluefield College

• Adult Undergraduate Program
• 108 North Jefferson Street, Suite 513-14, Roanoke, VA
• Website: www.bluefield.edu
• Description: Degree completion
• program for the working adult. The most popular majors are behavioral science, criminal justice, organizational management and leadership.
• Faculty: 33
• Campus Size: 12 acres
• Affiliation: Baptist

Center for Advanced Engineering – IMT

• 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.cae.iddl.vt.edu
• Description: Providing advanced degrees and technical development programs for engineers and related professionals.
• Enrollment: 50 to 60
• Faculty: educators from Virginia Tech, ODU, William and Marry, UVA, VCU and GMU
• Campus Size: rooms leased from VCVV
• Affiliation: None–Private

Liberty University

• 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.liberty.edu
• Description: With 80 majors including religion, business, communications and psychology, Liberty’s professors integrate a Christian worldview into every subject area. Known for its Distance Learning Program, and as a magnet for foreign students from more than 74 countries.
• Enrollment: over 10,000
• Faculty: 353
• Campus Size: more than 4,600 acres
• Affiliation: Private

Lynchburg College

• 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.lynchburg.edu
• A private, co-educational liberal arts college. Majors include: biomedical science, business/economics, communication studies, education, English, history, nursing and psychology.
• Enrollment: 2050
• Faculty: 159
• Campus Size: 214 acres + 470 acres at Claytor studies
• Affiliation: Private, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Mary Baldwin College

• Adult Degree Program
• Administration Building, Staunton, VA
• Website: www.mbc.edu/adp
• Description: A private, liberal arts college with co-education adult degree program offering flexible learning options that include on-line, independent study and class session in Lynchburg.
• Enrollment: more than 2,000
• Faculty: 76
• Campus Size: 54+ acres
• Affiliation: Private–Presbyterian

Old Dominion University

• Central Virginia Site
• 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.cvcc.vccs.edu/odu
• Description: Located on the campus of CVCC, this site offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 32 programs including business, elementary education, human services, nursing and engineering technology through distance education.
• Enrollment: via satellite, video
• Campus Size: 1 acre
• Affiliation: Public

Randolph College

• 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.randolphcollege.edu
• Description: Randolph College, founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 1891, began admitting men in 2007. The college is a private, liberal arts and sciences college with a global honors emphasis. It offers more than 60 majors, concentrations and programs.
• Enrollment: more than 700
• Faculty: 94
• Campus Size: 100 acres
• Affiliation: Private–United Methodist

Sweet Briar College

• 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA
• Website: www.sbc.edu
• Description: An independent, four-year, private college of the liberal arts and sciences for women. The most popular majors are business, biology, psychology, government and education.
• Enrollment: 732
• Faculty: 68
• Campus Size: 3,250 acres
• Affiliation: Private

Virginia University of Lynchburg

• 2058 Garfield Ave., Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.vul.edu
• Description: Virginia University of Lynchburg seeks to recognize the possibilities in every human being and maximize the gifts of the individual within the context of a thoroughly Christian and nurturing environment. The mission of the school is to provide a solid Liberal Arts and Christian Education program for all students.
• Enrollment: 270
• Faculty: 12
• Campus Size: 7 acres
• Affiliation: Private (affiliated with VA Baptist Convention) Licensed by Dept. of Higher Education Com. of VA

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC)

• 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.cvcc.vccs/edu
• Description: CVCC provides courses leading to associate degrees and certificates for individuals, training for business and industry, and support for economic development. CVCC has satellite centers in Altavista, Bedford and Brookneal. Several firms use it as a credit-granting institution for applied technology degrees in electronics, nuclear support technologies, and electrical and control technology.
• Enrollment: 4,700
• Faculty: 75
• Campus Size: 104 acres
• Affiliation: Public

Miller-Motte Technical College

• 1011 Creekside Lane, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.miller-motte.com
• Description: Miller-Motte offers certificate, diploma and associate degrees in esthetics technology, medical assisting, surgical technology, massage therapy, management, pharmacy technology, healthcare technology, criminal justice and office technology.
• Enrollment: 265
• Faculty: 30
• Campus Size: 20,000 sq. ft. building
• Affiliation: Public

National College of Business and Technology

• 104 Candlewood Court, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: www.ncbt.edu
• Description: Offering one and two-year programs including courses for medical and pharmacy tech, business management and accounting, computers, and administrative office.
• Enrollment: 3,500
• Faculty: 35
• Campus Size: 1.5 acres
• Affiliation: Public

Partners in Education

Partners In Education is a joint venture between the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and Lynchburg City Schools. Officially started on September 3, 1990, the program is designed to create links between the schools division and area businesses, organizations, and institutions.

The following Chamber Members are partnering with the Lynchburg City Schools to promote a positive and educational learning experience.

• A.G Jefferson
• Comcast
• Alliance for Families and Children
• Amazement Square
• AREVA
• Bank of America: Langhorne Road
• Bank of America: Wards Road
• BB&T
• Babcock & Wilcox Company
• Big Brother Big Sister of Central VA
• Campbell Insurance
• Carlson Wagon-lit Travel
• CENTRA
• City of Lynchburg: Department of
• Parks & Recreation
• Coleman Adams Construction Company
• Columbia Gas of Virginia
• Craddock & Cunningham
• Architectural Partners
• Domino’s Pizza
• Edmunds & Williams
• Greater Lynchburg Transit Company
• High Peak Sportswear
• Historic Sandusky Foundations
• James T. Davis Paint and Wallpaper
• Jubilee Family Development Center
• Junior Achievement
• Kids’ Haven
• Kroger: Boonsboro,
• Linkhorne Road, Wards Road
• Liberty University
• Lynchburg Academy of Medicine
• Lynchburg College
• Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
• Maier Museum of Art
• Papa John’s Pizza
• Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.
• PIP Printing
• Putt-Putt Golf & Games
• R.R. Donnelley Printing Co.
• Randolph College
• Region 200 Technology Council
• Rose Computer & Networking Solutions
• Schewel Furniture Company
• SunTrust Bank
• News & Advance
• Virginia Paint Company
• US Cellular
• Valley View Retirement Community
• Virginia Baptist Hospital
• Virginia Employment Commission
• Virginia School of the Arts
• Wachovia Bank
• Wal-Mart
• Westminster- Canterbury
• Weyerhaeuser Paper Company
• Wiley-Wilson
• WSET
• YMCA of Central Virginia

If you are interested in participating in Partners in Education Program contact Merle Herndon, Lynchburg City Schools at (434) 522-3700 x135.

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