Best Schools in Gloucester County, VA
Gloucester County, VA has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,523 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Gloucester County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gloucester County, VA
The top high schools in Gloucester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gloucester High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1531 Students
2. Middlesex High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlesex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 346 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gloucester County, VA
The top middle schools in Gloucester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peasley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
2. St. Clare Walker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlesex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
3. Page Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gloucester County, VA
The top elementary schools in Gloucester County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Botetourt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
2. Petsworth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
3. Bethel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
4. Achilles Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
5. Abingdon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
6. Middlesex Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlesex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
7. Ware Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
8. Gloucester Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gloucester Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gloucester County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gloucester County, VA has a total population of 38,711 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gloucester County, 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 Gloucester County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gloucester County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gloucester County, 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 Gloucester County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gloucester County, VA
How many schools are in Gloucester County, VA?
Gloucester County, VA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,523 students in total.
How do schools in Gloucester County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Gloucester County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Gloucester County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gloucester County?
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: 77%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gloucester County
2 places in Gloucester County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Gloucester (6)
- Hayes (2)
School districts (1)
- Gloucester County Public Schools (8 schools)