Best High Schools in Pulaski County, VA

High schools
3
Students
1,291
Avg actual
63%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Pulaski County Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pulaski County, VA

Middle schools
7
Students
5,401
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
53%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Fort Chiswell Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students

2. Blacksburg Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students

3. John N. Dalton Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Radford City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students

4. Carroll County Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students

5. Auburn Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students

6. Pulaski County Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pulaski County, VA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,935
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Snowville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students

2. Pulaski Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students

3. Riverlawn Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students

4. Dublin Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students

5. Critzer Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pulaski County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pulaski County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pulaski County, VA has a total population of 33,800 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pulaski County, VA

8,627

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pulaski County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pulaski County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pulaski County, VA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,088 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

25 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pulaski County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Pulaski County, VA

How many schools are in Pulaski County, VA?

Pulaski County, VA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 7 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,627 students in total.

How do schools in Pulaski County perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Pulaski County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Pulaski County greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pulaski 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pulaski County, VA

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Radford City, VA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Giles County, VA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montgomery County, VA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bland County, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Floyd County, VA

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wythe County, VA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Carroll County, VA

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mercer County, WV

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Monroe County, WV

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Galax City, VA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Pulaski County

4 places in Pulaski County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)