Best Schools in Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County, VA has a total of 18 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 5,825 students attend Rockbridge County, VA schools. On average, schools in Rockbridge County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rockbridge County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County, VA has 6 high schools with 2,591 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Rockbridge County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rockbridge County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Rockbridge County High
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
2. Alleghany High
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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
3. Nelson County High
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
4. Parry Mccluer High
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County, VA has 4 middle schools with 1,374 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Rockbridge County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rockbridge County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Parry Mccluer Middle
SchoolGrade
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 119 Students
2. Nelson Middle
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Maury River Middle
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
4. Clifton Middle
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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockbridge County, VA
Rockbridge County, VA has 8 elementary schools with 1,860 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Rockbridge County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rockbridge County exceed expectations.
1. Sharon Elementary
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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
2. Mountain View Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
3. Central Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
4. Fairfield Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
5. Natural Bridge Elementary
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Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
6. Tye River Elementary
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Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
7. F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary
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Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 249 Students
8. Buffalo Creek Boys School
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Buffalo Creek Boys School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockbridge County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockbridge County, VA has a total population of 22,650 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockbridge County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockbridge County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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