Best Schools in Buchanan, VA
Buchanan, VA has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,835 students attend Buchanan, VA schools. On average, schools in Buchanan score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buchanan greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buchanan, VA
Buchanan, VA has 3 high schools with 2,180 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 Buchanan score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buchanan greatly exceed expectations.
1. James River High
SchoolGrade
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
2. Rockbridge County High
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
3. Liberty High
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buchanan, VA
Buchanan, VA has 3 middle schools with 1,406 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 Buchanan score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buchanan greatly exceed expectations.
1. Central Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Liberty Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
3. Maury River Middle
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan, VA
Buchanan, VA has 6 elementary schools with 1,249 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 Buchanan score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buchanan exceed expectations.
1. Big Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
2. Buchanan Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
3. Eagle Rock Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
4. Breckinridge Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
5. Montvale Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
6. Natural Bridge Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buchanan, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buchanan, VA has a total population of 3,609 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buchanan, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buchanan, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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