Best High Schools in Alton, VA

Alton, VA has 2 high schools with 2,014 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alton score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alton meet expectations.

1. Dan River High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students

2. Halifax County High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1397 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alton, VA

Alton, VA has 2 middle schools with 1,359 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alton score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Dan River Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students

2. Halifax County Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alton, VA

Alton, VA has 2 elementary schools with 1,057 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alton score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Kentuck Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

2. Cluster Springs Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alton, VA

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

Community Factors

Alton, VA has a total population of 1,669 with 22% 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 Alton, VA

4,430

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 Alton, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

10.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alton, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

323 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

19 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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