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

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students

2. Rockbridge County High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students

3. Liberty High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students

2. Liberty Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

3. Maury River Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students

2. Buchanan Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students

3. Eagle Rock Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students

4. Breckinridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students

5. Montvale Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

6. Natural Bridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

4,835

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

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

B-

11.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

812 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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