Best High Schools in Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA has 6 high schools with 2,966 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 Blacksburg score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Blacksburg greatly exceed expectations.

1. Blacksburg High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1321 Students

2. Christiansburg High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students

3. Eastern Montgomery High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students

Best Middle Schools in Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA has 3 middle schools with 1,906 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 Blacksburg score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Blacksburg exceed expectations.

1. Blacksburg Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students

2. Christiansburg Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 752 Students

3. Shawsville Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA has 10 elementary schools with 2,788 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 Blacksburg score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Blacksburg greatly exceed expectations.

1. Gilbert Linkous Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students

2. Harding Avenue Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students

3. Margaret Beeks Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students

4. Kipps Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

5. Prices Fork Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students

6. Belview Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

7. Eastern Montgomery Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students

8. Tall Oaks Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tall Oaks Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 32 Students

9. Blacksburg New School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Blacksburg New School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students

10. St John Neumann Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St John Neumann Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 191 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Blacksburg, VA

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

Community Factors

Blacksburg, VA has a total population of 53,940 with 59% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Blacksburg, VA

7,660

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Blacksburg, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

21.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blacksburg, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,269 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations