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Best Schools in Orange, VA
Orange, VA has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,230 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Orange greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orange, VA
The top high schools in Orange, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
2. Spotsylvania High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 1388 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 Orange, VA
The top middle schools in Orange, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Locust Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
2. Prospect Heights Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
3. William H. Wetsel Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
4. Post Oak Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orange, VA
The top elementary schools in Orange, 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. Gordon-barbour Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
3. Orange Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
4. Waverly Yowell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 337 Students
5. Livingston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
6. Unionville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 230 Students
7. Madison Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orange, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orange, VA has a total population of 9,452 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orange, 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 Orange, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange, 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 Orange, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orange, VA
How many schools are in Orange, VA?
Orange, VA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,230 students in total.
How do schools in Orange perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Orange score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Orange greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orange?
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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Every school in Orange
3 of 3 schools in Orange carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Orange. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.