Best Schools in Hillcrest, VA
Hillcrest, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,186 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Hillcrest don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hillcrest, VA
The top high schools in Hillcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckingham County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
2. Cumberland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hillcrest, VA
The top middle schools in Hillcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students
2. Buckingham County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hillcrest, VA
The top elementary schools in Hillcrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students
2. Buckingham Co Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 417 Students
3. Buckingham Co Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hillcrest, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hillcrest, VA has a total population of 256 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillcrest, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hillcrest, VA
How many schools are in Hillcrest, VA?
Hillcrest, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,186 students in total.
How do schools in Hillcrest perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Hillcrest score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Hillcrest don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hillcrest?
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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