Best Schools in Pico, VA
Pico, VA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,654 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Pico greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pico, VA
The top high schools in Pico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James River High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
2. Liberty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pico, VA
The top middle schools in Pico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pico, VA
The top elementary schools in Pico, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buchanan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
2. Montvale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pico, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pico, VA has a total population of 345 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pico, 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 Pico, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pico, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pico, 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 Pico, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pico, VA
How many schools are in Pico, VA?
Pico, VA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,654 students in total.
How do schools in Pico perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Pico score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Pico greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pico?
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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