Best High Schools in Damascus, VA

Damascus, VA has 2 high schools with 638 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 Damascus score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Damascus greatly exceed expectations.

1. Holston High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students

2. Chilhowie High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students

Best Middle Schools in Damascus, VA

Damascus, VA has 2 middle schools with 476 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 Damascus score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Damascus greatly exceed expectations.

1. Damascus Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students

2. Chilhowie Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Damascus, VA

Damascus, VA has 2 elementary schools with 952 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 Damascus score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Damascus don't meet expectations.

1. Rhea Valley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students

2. Chilhowie Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Damascus, VA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Damascus, VA has a total population of 2,612 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Damascus, VA

2,066

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Damascus, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

16.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.85 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Damascus, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Damascus, VA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

934 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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