Best Schools in Alleghany County, VA
Alleghany County, VA has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,320 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Alleghany County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alleghany County, VA
The top high schools in Alleghany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
2. Alleghany High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alleghany County, VA
The top middle schools in Alleghany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Clifton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alleghany County, VA
The top elementary schools in Alleghany County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sharon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
2. Callaghan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
3. Fairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
4. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
5. Jeter-watson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 638 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alleghany County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alleghany County, VA has a total population of 15,223 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alleghany County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alleghany County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alleghany County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alleghany County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alleghany County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alleghany County, VA
How many schools are in Alleghany County, VA?
Alleghany County, VA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,320 students in total.
How do schools in Alleghany County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Alleghany County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Alleghany County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alleghany County?
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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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Alleghany County
1 places in Alleghany County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Covington (3)
School districts (1)
- Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (5 schools)