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

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students

2. Alleghany High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students

3. Nelson County High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

4. Parry Mccluer High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 119 Students

2. Nelson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students

3. Maury River Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students

4. Clifton Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students

2. Mountain View Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students

3. Central Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students

4. Fairfield Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

5. Natural Bridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockbridge County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students

6. Tye River Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nelson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students

7. F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 249 Students

8. Buffalo Creek Boys School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

5,825

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

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

B+

13.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.42 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,056 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Rockbridge County, VA

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Lexington City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Buena Vista City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bath County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Amherst County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Alleghany County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lynchburg City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Nelson County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Augusta County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Staunton City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations