Lynchburg, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 72,529 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Lynchburg is west of Richmond, on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The Academy of Fine Arts Theatre is home to several types of performances, including jazz, opera, and magic shows.
Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department organizes activities such as baseball, swimming, tennis, marbles tournaments, and bicycle parades.
Historical
This city served as a supply base for the Confederate Army during the Civil War.
Economy
Arrays of products, from nuclear fuel to clothing, are manufactured in Lynchburg.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 15 |
| Number of middle schools | 8 |
| Number of high schools | 8 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
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Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA | #98, Lib. Arts | 1,122 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | #98, Lib. Arts | 1,049 |
| Longwood University | Farmville, VA | #32, U.-Master's (S) | 4,727 |
| Lynchburg College | Lynchburg, VA | #33, U.-Master's (S) | 2,489 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | #84, Lib. Arts | 815 |
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