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Best Schools in Buchanan, VA
Buchanan, VA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,835 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Buchanan meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buchanan, VA
The top high schools in Buchanan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
2. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
3. Rockbridge County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buchanan, VA
The top middle schools in Buchanan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
3. Maury River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan, VA
The top elementary schools in Buchanan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Breckinridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
2. Buchanan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
3. Big Island Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
4. Eagle Rock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students
5. Montvale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
6. Natural Bridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buchanan, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buchanan, VA
How many schools are in Buchanan, VA?
Buchanan, VA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,835 students in total.
How do schools in Buchanan perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Buchanan score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Buchanan meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buchanan?
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: 79%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Buchanan
2 of 2 schools in Buchanan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Buchanan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.