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Floyd County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,746 students in Floyd County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Floyd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
1,746 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Floyd County 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
18 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
1%
22%
# White Students
1,546 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
122
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,094 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,538 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,094
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,538
$15,228
Best Floyd County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Grades: K-7
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Willis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5075 Floyd Highway S
Willis, VA 24380
(540) 745-9430
Willis, VA 24380
(540) 745-9430
Grades: PK-7
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Floyd County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Baker St. Sw
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-9450
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-9450
Grades: 8-12
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Floyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Oak Hill Drive
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-9440
Floyd, VA 24091
(540) 745-9440
Grades: PK-7
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Check Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6810 Floyd Highway North
Check, VA 24072
(540) 745-9464
Check, VA 24072
(540) 745-9464
Grades: PK-7
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,746 students.
What is the rank of Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District is ranked #44 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County School District?
89% of Floyd County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Floyd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,538 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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