Best Schools in Heards, VA
Heards, VA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,682 students. On average they score 85% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Heards greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Heards, VA
The top high schools in Heards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Albemarle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1158 Students
2. Nelson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
Best Middle Schools in Heards, VA
The top middle schools in Heards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph T. Henley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
2. Nelson Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Heards, VA
The top elementary schools in Heards, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albemarle County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
2. Rockfish River Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Heards, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Heards, VA has a total population of 228 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Heards, 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 Heards, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Heards, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Heards, 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 Heards, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Heards, VA
How many schools are in Heards, VA?
Heards, VA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,682 students in total.
How do schools in Heards perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Heards score 85% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Heards greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Heards?
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: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 46%
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