Best Schools in Westmoreland County, VA
Westmoreland County, VA has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,340 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Westmoreland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westmoreland County, VA
The top high schools in Westmoreland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northumberland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
2. Westmoreland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westmoreland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students
3. Colonial Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Beach Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westmoreland County, VA
The top middle schools in Westmoreland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montross Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westmoreland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
2. Northumberland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 276 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westmoreland County, VA
The top elementary schools in Westmoreland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington District Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westmoreland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
2. Northumberland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
3. Colonial Beach Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colonial Beach Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 360 Students
4. Cople Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westmoreland County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westmoreland County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westmoreland County, VA has a total population of 18,477 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westmoreland County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westmoreland County, VA
How many schools are in Westmoreland County, VA?
Westmoreland County, VA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,340 students in total.
How do schools in Westmoreland County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Westmoreland County score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Westmoreland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westmoreland 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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Westmoreland County
3 places in Westmoreland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Colonial Beach (3)
- Montross (2)
- Hague (1)
School districts (1)
- Westmoreland County Public Schools (4 schools)