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Best Schools in Powhatan, VA
Powhatan, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,892 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Powhatan don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Powhatan, VA
The top high schools in Powhatan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powhatan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
2. Cumberland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
Best Middle Schools in Powhatan, VA
The top middle schools in Powhatan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powhatan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students
2. Cumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Powhatan, VA
The top elementary schools in Powhatan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Powhatan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students
2. Flat Rock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students
3. Pocahontas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
4. Cumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Powhatan, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Powhatan, VA has a total population of 19,170 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Powhatan, 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 Powhatan, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Powhatan, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Powhatan, 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 Powhatan, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Powhatan, VA
How many schools are in Powhatan, VA?
Powhatan, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,892 students in total.
How do schools in Powhatan perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Powhatan score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Powhatan don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Powhatan?
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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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 57%
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Every school in Powhatan
5 of 5 schools in Powhatan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Powhatan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.