Best Schools in New Canton, VA
New Canton, VA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,676 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in New Canton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Canton, VA
The top high schools in New Canton, 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. Fluvanna County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1488 Students
3. Cumberland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Canton, VA
The top middle schools in New Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fluvanna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 763 Students
2. Cumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students
3. Buckingham County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Canton, VA
The top elementary schools in New Canton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carysbrook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 472 Students
2. Cumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students
3. Buckingham Co Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 417 Students
4. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fluvanna County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 715 Students
5. Buckingham Co Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Canton, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Canton, VA has a total population of 2,121 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Canton, 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 New Canton, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Canton, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Canton, 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 New Canton, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Canton, VA
How many schools are in New Canton, VA?
New Canton, VA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,676 students in total.
How do schools in New Canton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in New Canton score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in New Canton underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Canton?
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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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in New Canton
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.