For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 889 students in Buena Vista City 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 Buena Vista City School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
889 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Buena Vista City 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
40 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
4%
22%
# White Students
753 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
85%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
74
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,145 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,634 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,145
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,634
$15,228
Best Buena Vista City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parry Mccluer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2329 Chestnut Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Grades: 6-7
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Enderly Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Woodland Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6151
Grades: 3-5
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Parry Mccluer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Grades: 8-12
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
F.w. Kling Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
3400 Lombardy Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-6717
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buena Vista City School District?
Buena Vista City School District manages 4 public schools serving 889 students.
What is the rank of Buena Vista City School District?
Buena Vista City School District is ranked #60 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 Buena Vista City School District?
85% of Buena Vista City School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buena Vista City School District?
Buena Vista City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Buena Vista City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,634 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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