Best High Schools in 24179, VA

High schools
4
Students
5,947
Avg actual
74%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 24179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. William Byrd High

B

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students

2. Staunton River High

D+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students

3. Patrick Henry High

D

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students

4. William Fleming High

F

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students

Best Middle Schools in 24179, VA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,955
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 24179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. William Byrd Middle

B

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

2. Staunton River Middle

C

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

3. John P. Fishwick Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 24179, VA

Elementary schools
8
Students
2,870
Avg actual
75%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 24179, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bonsack Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students

2. Herman L. Horn Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students

3. Goodview Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students

4. Mount Pleasant Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students

5. W.e. Cundiff Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students

6. Stewartsville Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students

7. Fallon Park Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roanoke City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students

8. Mineral Springs Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Mineral Springs Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 45 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 24179, VA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

24179, VA has a total population of 18,946 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 24179, VA

10,772

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 24179, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

15.37 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 24179, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 24179, VA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,677 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 24179, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 24179, VA

How many schools are in 24179, VA?

24179, VA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,772 students in total.

How do schools in 24179 perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in 24179 score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 24179 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 24179?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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