Blackstone Primary

615 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Blackstone Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blackstone Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Blackstone Primary's student population of 387 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Blackstone Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Primary is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1448 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackstone Primary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackstone Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackstone Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackstone Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackstone Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blackstone Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackstone Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackstone Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackstone Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackstone Primary's ranking?
Blackstone Primary is ranked #1448 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Blackstone Primary?
387 students attend Blackstone Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blackstone Primary students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Primary?
Blackstone Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackstone Primary offer ?
Blackstone Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackstone Primary part of?
Blackstone Primary is part of Nottoway County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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