Alleghany Highlands School District

100 Central Circle
Low Moor, VA 24457
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,835 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
2,835 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
92,187 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.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#63 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alleghany Highlands   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alleghany Highlands   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alleghany Highlands   School District 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.
(20-21)
57%
59%
80-84%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alleghany Highlands   School District and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
199 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
7%
22%
# White Students
2,323 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
82%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
130
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
225
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
208
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,206 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,777 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alleghany Highlands   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alleghany Highlands   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,206
$15,502
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alleghany Highlands   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,777
$15,257
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alleghany Highlands   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alleghany Highlands School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Sharon School Cir.
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Callaghan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4050 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Gleason Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
606 S. Lexington Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson River Tech Center
Vocational School
105 E Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alleghany Highlands School District?
Alleghany Highlands School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,835 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?
82% of Alleghany Highlands School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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 $9,777 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,835 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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