Best Schools in Piney River, VA
Piney River, VA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,171 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Piney River greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Piney River, VA
The top high schools in Piney River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nelson County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
2. Amherst County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Piney River, VA
The top middle schools in Piney River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
2. Nelson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Piney River, VA
The top elementary schools in Piney River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Temperance Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 92 Students
2. Tye River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
3. Amherst Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Piney River, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Piney River, VA has a total population of 494 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Piney River, 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 Piney River, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
40.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Piney River, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Piney River, 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 Piney River, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Piney River, VA
How many schools are in Piney River, VA?
Piney River, VA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,171 students in total.
How do schools in Piney River perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Piney River score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Piney River greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Piney River?
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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