The second courthouse, built between 1822 and 1824, was designed by Thomas Jefferson, but burned down in 1869.

The Buckingham Courthouse Historic District and Woodside are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The new Buckingham County Middle School (6th Grade to 8th Grade) is located down the road from the High School.

Buckingham Primary School was renovated and became Buckingham Preschool located across the street from the high school.

In addition due to the expansion and budget cuts, Gold Hill Elementary in Arvonia/New Canton and Dillwyn Primary Schools were closed.