Best High Schools in 24553, VA

High schools
4
Students
3,130
Avg actual
77%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 24553, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nelson County High

B+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

2. Appomattox County High

C

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Appomattox County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students

3. Buckingham County High

D+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students

4. Amherst County High

D-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students

Best Middle Schools in 24553, VA

Middle schools
4
Students
1,692
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
48%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 24553, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Amherst Middle

B

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students

2. Nelson Middle

B

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students

3. Appomattox Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Appomattox County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

4. Buckingham County Middle

D

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 24553, VA

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,568
Avg actual
65%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 24553, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Appomattox Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Appomattox County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 531 Students

2. Tye River Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students

3. Buckingham Co Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 417 Students

4. Central Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

5. Appomattox Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Appomattox County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 592 Students

6. Buckingham Co Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 355 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 24553, VA

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

Community Factors

24553, VA has a total population of 1,598 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 24553, VA

7,390

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 24553, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.66 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 24553, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 24553, VA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

989 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 24553, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 24553, VA

How many schools are in 24553, VA?

24553, VA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,390 students in total.

How do schools in 24553 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 24553 score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 24553 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 24553?

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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  • Projected: 43%
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  • Projected: 41%
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  • Projected: 47%
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24574, VA

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  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations