Best Schools in Highland, VA
Highland, VA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,871 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Highland underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland, VA
The top high schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland, VA
The top middle schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pulaski County Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland, VA
The top elementary schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverlawn Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
2. Dublin Elementary
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Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland, VA has a total population of 1,044 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland, 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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland, VA
How many schools are in Highland, VA?
Highland, VA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,871 students in total.
How do schools in Highland perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Highland score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Highland underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland?
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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