For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,010 students in Henry County 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 Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
7,010 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
511 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Henry 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 82% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 135 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,173 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
19%
# Black Students
1,579 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
22%
22%
# White Students
3,621 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
601 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
286
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
440
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
507
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
487
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
512
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
523
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
504
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
501
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
586
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
661
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
599
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
485
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,751 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,927 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,751
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,927
$15,228
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Bassett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Riverside Dr
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #33.
Magna Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Magna Vista School Rd
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3147
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #44.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Campbell Court Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Campbell Ct
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5344
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Drewry Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45 Drewry Mason Drive
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Ridgeway, VA 24148
(276) 956-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Stanleytown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Edgewood Dr
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Stanleytown, VA 24168
(276) 629-5084
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #88.
Rich Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Rich Acres School Rd
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Axton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Axton School Road
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Axton, VA 24054
(276) 650-1193
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadow View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Figsboro Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 647-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1111.
G.w. Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Trott Circle
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 957-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Olivet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Lancer Lane
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 638-1022
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Sanville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 Sanville School Rd
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Bassett, VA 24055
(276) 629-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,010 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #66 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 Henry County School District?
52% of Henry County School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,927 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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