Best Schools in Sandy River, VA
Sandy River, VA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,328 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Sandy River exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandy River, VA
The top high schools in Sandy River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunstall High
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
2. Chatham High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
3. Magna Vista High
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Henry County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandy River, VA
The top middle schools in Sandy River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatham Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
2. Tunstall Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students
3. Laurel Park Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Henry County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandy River, VA
The top elementary schools in Sandy River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Hall Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
2. Stony Mill Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
3. Axton Elementary
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Henry County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy River, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandy River, VA has a total population of 445 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandy River, 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 Sandy River, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy River, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandy River, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sandy River, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandy River, VA
How many schools are in Sandy River, VA?
Sandy River, VA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,328 students in total.
How do schools in Sandy River perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sandy River score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Sandy River exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy River?
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.
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