Located in Farmville, Virginia, Fuqua School's vision is to become the most outstanding pre-kindergarten through grade twelve independent school in rural America and to serve as a national model for educational excellence. Formerly Prince Edward Academy, which was established in 1959, Fuqua School began its bold transformation in 1993 through the generosity and leadership of Mr. J.B. Fuqua of Atlanta, Georgia, who grew up near Farmville. Technologically one of the most advanced schools in the nation, Fuqua School is clearly on the forefront of education. Although Farmville is a small town of approximately 6,500 residents, it is the hub of commercial activity for over 100,000 people within a 30-mile radius. The population from which the School draws is economically and socially diverse.
Parents often work multiple jobs to pay tuition, recognizing it is an investment for a lifetime.
For them, Fuqua School provides the opportunity for their children to pursue an academic program which will lead to higher education. These students reside in thirteen counties in rural Southside Virginia. Transportation to and from the School is provided daily with routes extending as far as 60 miles from Farmville. Fuqua School seeks to be inclusive by serving all interested and qualified students in the area. A school is no better than its human resources, and Fuqua School actively recruits outstanding professionals at all levels.