Best Schools in Highland County, VA
Highland County, VA has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 1 elementary schools. A total of 4,030 students attend Highland County, VA schools. On average, schools in Highland County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Highland County exceed expectations.
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
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
2. Highland High
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Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 103 Students
3. Bath County High
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Bath County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 184 Students
4. Pendleton County Middle/high School
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Pendleton County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 388 Students
5. Pocahontas County High School
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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
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
2. Beverley Manor Middle
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Augusta County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
3. Wilbur S. Pence Middle
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Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students
4. Shelburne Middle
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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
SchoolGrade
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Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
2. Green Bank Elementary-middle School
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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
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 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
21.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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