Best High Schools in Highland County, VA

Highland County, VA has 4 high schools with 1,000 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Highland County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highland County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Buffalo Gap High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students

2. Highland High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 103 Students

3. Bath County High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bath County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 184 Students

4. Pendleton County Middle/high School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pendleton County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 388 Students

5. Pocahontas County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pocahontas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students

Best Middle Schools in Highland County, VA

Highland County, VA has 6 middle schools with 2,933 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Highland County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highland County exceed expectations.

1. S. Gordon Stewart Middle

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

2. Beverley Manor Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students

3. Wilbur S. Pence Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students

4. Shelburne Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staunton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Highland County, VA

Highland County, VA has 1 elementary schools with 97 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Highland County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highland County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Highland Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students

2. Green Bank Elementary-middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pocahontas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Highland County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highland County, VA has a total population of 2,232 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Highland County, VA

4,030

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

21.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland County, VA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

355 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Highland County, VA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Pendleton County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pocahontas County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bath County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Staunton City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Augusta County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Randolph County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Harrisonburg City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockingham County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waynesboro City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Alleghany County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations