Best Schools in Laurel, VA
Laurel, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,062 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Laurel meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laurel, VA
The top high schools in Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Randolph Tucker High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1916 Students
2. Hermitage High
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurel, VA
The top middle schools in Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George H. Moody Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1072 Students
2. Brookland Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurel, VA
The top elementary schools in Laurel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maude Trevvett Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
2. Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 796 Students
3. Dumbarton Elementary
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Henrico County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
4. Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurel, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurel, VA has a total population of 16,265 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurel, 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 Laurel, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurel, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurel, 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 Laurel, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laurel, VA
How many schools are in Laurel, VA?
Laurel, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,062 students in total.
How do schools in Laurel perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Laurel score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Laurel meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laurel?
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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