Best Schools in Appalachia, VA
Appalachia, VA has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,247 students. On average they score 90% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Appalachia greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Appalachia, VA
The top high schools in Appalachia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
2. Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 601 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Appalachia, VA
The top elementary schools in Appalachia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J.w. Adams Combined
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 504 Students
2. Union Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 861 Students
3. Wise Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wise County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Appalachia, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Appalachia, VA has a total population of 2,207 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Appalachia, 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 Appalachia, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Appalachia, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Appalachia, 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 Appalachia, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Appalachia, VA
How many schools are in Appalachia, VA?
Appalachia, VA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,247 students in total.
How do schools in Appalachia perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Appalachia score 90% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Appalachia greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Appalachia?
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: 89%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations