Best Schools in Long Island, VA
Long Island, VA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,396 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Long Island meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Long Island, VA
The top high schools in Long Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gretna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
2. Halifax County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1397 Students
3. William Campbell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 397 Students
Best Middle Schools in Long Island, VA
The top middle schools in Long Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gretna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students
2. Halifax County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 925 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Long Island, VA
The top elementary schools in Long Island, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Airy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
2. Brookneal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. Sydnor Jennings Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Long Island, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Long Island, VA has a total population of 648 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Long Island, 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 Long Island, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Long Island, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Long Island, 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 Long Island, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Long Island, VA
How many schools are in Long Island, VA?
Long Island, VA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,396 students in total.
How do schools in Long Island perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Long Island score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Long Island meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Long Island?
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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