Best Schools in Bristol City, VA
Bristol City, VA has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,358 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Bristol City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bristol City, VA
The top high schools in Bristol City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John S. Battle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
2. Virginia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bristol City, VA
The top middle schools in Bristol City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallace Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Virginia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bristol City, VA
The top elementary schools in Bristol City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
2. Valley Institute Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
3. St Annes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Annes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students
4. Minnick School - Bristol
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnick School - Bristol • Private • Grades 2 - 6 • 10 Students
5. Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
6. Highland View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 175 Students
7. Washington-lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
8. Stonewall Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bristol City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bristol City, VA has a total population of 17,219 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bristol City, 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 Bristol City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bristol City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bristol City, 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 Bristol City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bristol City, VA
How many schools are in Bristol City, VA?
Bristol City, VA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,358 students in total.
How do schools in Bristol City perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Bristol City score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Bristol City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bristol City?
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: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations