Best Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA
Pittsylvania County, VA has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,690 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Pittsylvania County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA
The top high schools in Pittsylvania County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunstall High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
2. Chatham High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
3. Dan River High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 617 Students
4. Gretna High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
5. George Washington High
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA
The top middle schools in Pittsylvania County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham Middle
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Tunstall Middle
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students
3. Dan River Middle
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
4. Gretna Middle
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students
5. O. Trent Bonner Middle
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
6. Westwood Middle
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA
The top elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Hall Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
2. Southside Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
3. John L. Hurt Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
4. Twin Springs Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
5. Mount Airy Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
6. Gretna Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
7. Kentuck Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
8. Stony Mill Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
9. Chatham Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
10. Brosville Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pittsylvania County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pittsylvania County, VA has a total population of 60,501 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pittsylvania County, 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 Pittsylvania County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pittsylvania County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pittsylvania County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pittsylvania County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pittsylvania County, VA
How many schools are in Pittsylvania County, VA?
Pittsylvania County, VA has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,690 students in total.
How do schools in Pittsylvania County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Pittsylvania County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Pittsylvania County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pittsylvania County?
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: 65%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pittsylvania County
6 places in Pittsylvania County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Pittsylvania County Public Schools (18 schools)