For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,878 students in Alleghany Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alleghany Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
2,878 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Alleghany Highlands School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
202 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
7%
22%
# White Students
2,389 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
83%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
205
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
225
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,054 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,631 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,054
$15,473
Spending / Student
$9,631
$15,228
Best Alleghany Highlands School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Sharon Circle
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Alleghany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Callaghan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Clifton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Sharon Circle
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1726
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1726
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Covington High School
Magnet School
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Grades: 8-12
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeter-watson Elementary School
Magnet School
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Grades: PK-7
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,878 students.
What is the rank of Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District is ranked #63 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany Highlands School District?
83% of Alleghany Highlands School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alleghany Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,631 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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