Best Schools in Wilderness, VA
Wilderness, VA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,554 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Wilderness exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wilderness, VA
The top high schools in Wilderness, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverbend High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1995 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 Wilderness, VA
The top middle schools in Wilderness, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ni River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
2. Locust Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wilderness, VA
The top elementary schools in Wilderness, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brock Road Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spotsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
2. Locust Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 520 Students
3. Locust Grove Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orange County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 453 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wilderness, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wilderness, VA has a total population of 54 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wilderness, 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 Wilderness, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilderness, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wilderness, 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 Wilderness, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wilderness, VA
How many schools are in Wilderness, VA?
Wilderness, VA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,554 students in total.
How do schools in Wilderness perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Wilderness score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Wilderness exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wilderness?
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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