Best Schools in Highland County, VA
Highland County, VA has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 200 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Highland County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland County, VA
The top high schools in Highland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 103 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland County, VA
The top elementary schools in Highland County, 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
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland County, VA
How many schools are in Highland County, VA?
Highland County, VA has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 200 students in total.
How do schools in Highland County perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Highland County score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Highland County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Highland County, VA
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Highland County
1 places in Highland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Monterey (2)