Best Schools in Elk Creek, VA
Elk Creek, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,107 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Elk Creek greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elk Creek, VA
The top high schools in Elk Creek, 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. Grayson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elk Creek, VA
The top middle schools in Elk Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rural Retreat Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Independence Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elk Creek, VA
The top elementary schools in Elk Creek, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayson Highlands
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 149 Students
2. Fries Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 253 Students
3. Speedwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 158 Students
4. Independence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elk Creek, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elk Creek, VA has a total population of 731 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elk Creek, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elk Creek, VA
How many schools are in Elk Creek, VA?
Elk Creek, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,107 students in total.
How do schools in Elk Creek perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Elk Creek score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Elk Creek greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elk Creek?
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: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations