Best Schools in Ceres, VA
Ceres, VA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,896 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Ceres exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ceres, VA
The top high schools in Ceres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Northwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
3. Tazewell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
4. Bland County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 425 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ceres, VA
The top middle schools in Ceres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tazewell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Rural Retreat Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
3. Northwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 151 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ceres, VA
The top elementary schools in Ceres, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
2. Rich Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
3. Bland County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
4. Tazewell Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
5. Tazewell Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ceres, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ceres, VA has a total population of 520 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ceres, 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 Ceres, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
64.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
60.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ceres, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ceres, 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 Ceres, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ceres, VA
How many schools are in Ceres, VA?
Ceres, VA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,896 students in total.
How do schools in Ceres perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Ceres score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Ceres exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ceres?
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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 55%
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