Best Schools in Damascus, VA
Damascus, VA has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 2,066 students attend Damascus, VA schools. On average, schools in Damascus score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Damascus exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
2. Chilhowie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
2. Chilhowie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
2. Chilhowie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Damascus, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Damascus, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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