Best Schools in Blue Ridge, VA
Blue Ridge, VA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,722 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Blue Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blue Ridge, VA
The top high schools in Blue Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lord Botetourt High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
2. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
3. Staunton River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blue Ridge, VA
The top middle schools in Blue Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Read Mountain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
2. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
3. Staunton River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blue Ridge, VA
The top elementary schools in Blue Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colonial Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
2. Troutville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Montvale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
4. Stewartsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blue Ridge, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blue Ridge, VA has a total population of 5,135 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blue Ridge, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blue Ridge, VA
How many schools are in Blue Ridge, VA?
Blue Ridge, VA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,722 students in total.
How do schools in Blue Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Blue Ridge score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Blue Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blue Ridge?
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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