For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 602 students in Alleghany County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Alleghany County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Alleghany County, VA are Sharon Elementary School and Clifton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alleghany County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Alleghany County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alleghany County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Sharon School Circle
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Sharon School Circle
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1726
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1726
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Gov. Sch.
Magnet School
Dabney S. Lancaster Community,
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2841
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2841
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alleghany County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Alleghany County, VA include Sharon Elementary School and Clifton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alleghany County, VA?
3 public schools are located in Alleghany County, VA.
What percentage of students in Alleghany County, VA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Alleghany County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany County, VA?
Alleghany County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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