Best High Schools in Pulaski, VA

High schools
3
Students
2,750
Avg actual
85%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fort Chiswell High

A

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students

2. Carroll County High

B

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1069 Students

3. Pulaski County Senior High

C

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Pulaski, VA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,879
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fort Chiswell Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Carroll County Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

3. Pulaski County Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Pulaski, VA

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,230
Avg actual
73%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Snowville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Max Meadows Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wythe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students

3. Critzer Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Hillsville Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students

5. Dublin Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6. Pulaski Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

Education & Community Snapshot in Pulaski, VA

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

Community Factors

Pulaski, VA has a total population of 13,713 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pulaski, VA

6,895

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pulaski, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

19.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pulaski, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,185 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Pulaski, VA

How many schools are in Pulaski, VA?

Pulaski, VA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,895 students in total.

How do schools in Pulaski perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Pulaski score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Pulaski exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pulaski?

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, VA

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McAdam, VA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Newbern, VA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dublin, VA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mack Creek Village, VA

  • Actual: 74%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Draper, VA

  • Actual: 76%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Hiwassee, VA

  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Poplar Hill, VA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Highland, VA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
New River, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Grahams Forge, VA

  • Actual: 81%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Pulaski

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
33%
Exceeding
33%
Avg actual scores
68%
Avg projected
45.7%

3 of 3 schools in Pulaski carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 3

All 3 public schools we grade in Pulaski. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.