Best Schools in Locust Grove, VA
Locust Grove, VA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,990 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Locust Grove greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Locust Grove, VA
The top high schools in Locust Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1995 Students
2. Eastern View High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
3. Orange County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
Best Middle Schools in Locust Grove, VA
The top middle schools in Locust Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ni River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
2. Locust Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
3. Floyd T. Binns Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Locust Grove, VA
The top elementary schools in Locust Grove, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lightfoot Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
2. Brock Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
3. Pearl Sample Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Culpeper County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
4. Locust Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 520 Students
5. Unionville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 230 Students
6. Locust Grove Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Locust Grove, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Locust Grove, VA has a total population of 5,826 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Locust Grove, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Locust Grove, VA
How many schools are in Locust Grove, VA?
Locust Grove, VA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,990 students in total.
How do schools in Locust Grove perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Locust Grove score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Locust Grove greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Locust Grove?
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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