Best Schools in Somerset, VA
Somerset, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,582 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Somerset greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Somerset, VA
The top high schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
2. Orange County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1476 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset, VA
The top middle schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prospect Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
2. William H. Wetsel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset, VA
The top elementary schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordon-barbour Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Orange Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
3. Waverly Yowell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 337 Students
4. Madison Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 392 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerset, VA has a total population of 678 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Somerset, 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 Somerset, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset, 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 Somerset, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Somerset, VA
How many schools are in Somerset, VA?
Somerset, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,582 students in total.
How do schools in Somerset perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Somerset score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Somerset greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Somerset?
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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