Top Rankings
Bland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 796 students in Bland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Bland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
796 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bland County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
18 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
2%
22%
# White Students
713 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
90%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
57
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,927
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,955
$15,228
Best Bland County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bland County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 Eagles Road
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Rocky Gap, VA 24366
(276) 928-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Bland County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31 Rocket Drive
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Bland, VA 24315
(276) 688-3621
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bland County School District?
Bland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 796 students.
What is the rank of Bland County School District?
Bland County School District is ranked #22 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bland County School District?
90% of Bland County School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bland County School District?
Bland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,955 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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