Unified School District · VA
Highland County Public Schools
Highland County Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 2,296. The median household income is $65,625 and the median age is 56.5.
2,296
Population
6
People / sq mi
$65,625
Median Income
56.5
Median Age
Highland County Public Schools covers 415 sq mi of land at 5.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,625
Median Household Income
$34,453
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$200,000
Median Home Value
$856
Median Rent
88.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.8%
High School+
30.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland County Public Schools serves a community with a population of 2,296 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Highland County Public Schools is $65,625, with a per capita income of $34,453. The poverty rate is 2.2%.
Highland County Public Schools is 94.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Highland County Public Schools, 88.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Highland County Public Schools is $200,000, with a median rent of $856. The homeownership rate is 88.9%.
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Data for Highland County Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5101950).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.