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Craig County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 470 students in Craig County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Craig County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
470 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Craig County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
8%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
270,294 Students
% Black Students
n/a
22%
# White Students
463 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
99%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
30
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,832 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,832
$15,502
Spending / Student
$16,045
$15,257
Best Craig County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Craig County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25345 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5173
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Craig County School District?
Craig County School District manages 2 public schools serving 470 students.
What is the rank of Craig County School District?
Craig County School District is ranked #87 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Craig County School District?
99% of Craig County School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Craig County School District?
Craig County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Craig County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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