Best Schools in Head Waters, VA
Head Waters, VA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,716 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Head Waters don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Head Waters, VA
The top high schools in Head Waters, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Gap High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
2. Highland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 103 Students
Best Middle Schools in Head Waters, VA
The top middle schools in Head Waters, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S. Gordon Stewart Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Head Waters, VA
The top elementary schools in Head Waters, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
2. Churchville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
3. Craigsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Head Waters, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Head Waters, VA has a total population of 156 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Head Waters, 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 Head Waters, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Head Waters, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Head Waters, 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 Head Waters, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Head Waters, VA
How many schools are in Head Waters, VA?
Head Waters, VA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,716 students in total.
How do schools in Head Waters perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Head Waters score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Head Waters don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Head Waters?
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: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations