Best High Schools in Rockbridge County, VA

High schools
4
Students
2,420
Avg actual
76%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nelson County High

B+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Parry Mccluer High

C-

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 330 Students

3. Rockbridge County High

D+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Alleghany High

F

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Middle Schools in Rockbridge County, VA

Middle schools
4
Students
1,374
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Parry Mccluer Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Nelson Middle

B

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Maury River Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Clifton Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Rockbridge County, VA

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,051
Avg actual
69%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sharon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Enderly Heights Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 191 Students

3. Tye River Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Mountain View Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Fairfield Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Central Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

7. Natural Bridge Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

8. Buffalo Creek Boys School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Buffalo Creek Boys School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 8 Students

9. F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Buena Vista City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 249 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

6,016

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.

Questions About Schools in Rockbridge County, VA

How many schools are in Rockbridge County, VA?

Rockbridge County, VA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,016 students in total.

How do schools in Rockbridge County perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Rockbridge County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Rockbridge County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County, VA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lexington City, VA

  • Actual: 79%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Buena Vista City, VA

  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bath County, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Amherst County, VA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alleghany County, VA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lynchburg City, VA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nelson County, VA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Covington City, VA

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Augusta County, VA

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Staunton City, VA

  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Rockbridge County

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

Cities and towns (2)

School districts (1)