Serving 994 students in grades 9-12, Rockbridge County High School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockbridge County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rockbridge County High School's student population of 994 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rockbridge County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockbridge County High School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockbridge County High School's ranking?
Rockbridge County High School is ranked #621 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockbridge County High School?
The graduation rate of Rockbridge County High School is 85%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rockbridge County High School?
994 students attend Rockbridge County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rockbridge County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockbridge County High School?
Rockbridge County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rockbridge County High School offer ?
Rockbridge County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockbridge County High School part of?
Rockbridge County High School is part of Rockbridge County School District.
School Reviews
2 11/19/2018
Some of the teachers don't treat everyone equally and the teachers abuse there power that they have over us. There needs to be changes in every aspect of this school. It needs to be remodeld and kept good care of. We needs to have more assembly's to talk about changes and see what students would like to see in the school instead of the administrators and teachers not letting the students have a word in. Students are saying that this school feels like jail when they come here.
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