Best Schools in Gold Dale, VA
Gold Dale, VA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,074 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Gold Dale exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gold Dale, VA
The top high schools in Gold Dale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1995 Students
2. Spotsylvania High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 1388 Students
3. Orange County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gold Dale, VA
The top middle schools in Gold Dale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ni River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
2. Locust Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
3. Post Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gold Dale, VA
The top elementary schools in Gold Dale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lightfoot Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
2. Brock Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
3. Locust Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 520 Students
4. Unionville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 230 Students
5. Locust Grove Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gold Dale, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gold Dale, VA has a total population of 269 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gold Dale, 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 Gold Dale, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gold Dale, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gold Dale, 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 Gold Dale, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gold Dale, VA
How many schools are in Gold Dale, VA?
Gold Dale, VA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,074 students in total.
How do schools in Gold Dale perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Gold Dale score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Gold Dale exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gold Dale?
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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