Best Schools in Washington County, VA
Washington County, VA has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,110 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Washington County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, VA
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
2. Patrick Henry High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
3. John S. Battle High
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
4. Abingdon High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 867 Students
5. Virginia High
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Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, VA
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. E.b. Stanley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
2. Wallace Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
3. Glade Spring Middle
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
4. Damascus Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
5. Virginia Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Bristol City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, VA
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watauga Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students
2. High Point Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Greendale Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
4. Valley Institute Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
5. Abingdon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 423 Students
6. Rhea Valley Elementary
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Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
7. Meadowview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Washington County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, VA has a total population of 53,935 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, 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 Washington County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, VA
How many schools are in Washington County, VA?
Washington County, VA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,110 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Washington County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Washington County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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.
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
4 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Abingdon (5)
- Damascus (2)
- Glade Spring (2)
- Meadowview (2)
School districts (1)
- Washington County Public Schools (15 schools)