Best Schools in Blackwater, VA
Blackwater, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,606 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Blackwater meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blackwater, VA
The top high schools in Blackwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rye Cove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 279 Students
2. Lee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blackwater, VA
The top middle schools in Blackwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rye Cove Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 153 Students
2. Jonesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 248 Students
3. Pennington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blackwater, VA
The top elementary schools in Blackwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Duffield-pattonsville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 286 Students
2. Flatwoods Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
3. Elk Knob Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blackwater, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blackwater, VA has a total population of 905 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blackwater, 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 Blackwater, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blackwater, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blackwater, 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 Blackwater, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blackwater, VA
How many schools are in Blackwater, VA?
Blackwater, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,606 students in total.
How do schools in Blackwater perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Blackwater score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Blackwater meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blackwater?
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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