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Best Schools in Gretna, VA
Gretna, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,101 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Gretna exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gretna, VA
The top high schools in Gretna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
2. Gretna High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gretna, VA
The top middle schools in Gretna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham Middle
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Gretna Middle
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gretna, VA
The top elementary schools in Gretna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John L. Hurt Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
2. Mount Airy Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
3. Gretna Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
4. Chatham Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gretna, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gretna, VA has a total population of 5,483 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gretna, 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 Gretna, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gretna, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gretna, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gretna, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gretna, VA
How many schools are in Gretna, VA?
Gretna, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,101 students in total.
How do schools in Gretna perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Gretna score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Gretna exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gretna?
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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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 60%
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Every school in Gretna
4 of 4 schools in Gretna carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Gretna. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.