For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,938 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
6,938 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
496 Teachers
92,187 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
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
8%
# Hispanic Students
1,205 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
19%
# Black Students
1,551 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
22%
22%
# White Students
3,543 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
51%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
608 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
270
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
430
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
474
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
514
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
471
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
489
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
514
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
518
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
498
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
489
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
712
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
550
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
509
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
500
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,893 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,061 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,893
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,061
$15,257
Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Park Middle 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
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Bassett High 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
| 1,140 students
Rank: #33.
Magna Vista High 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
| 1,131 students
Rank: #44.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle 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
| 762 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Campbell Court Elementary 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
| 265 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Drewry Mason Elementary 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
| 386 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Stanleytown Elementary 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
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Rich Acres Elementary 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
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Axton Elementary 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
| 358 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadow View Elementary 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
| 647 students
Rank: #1111.
G.w. Carver Elementary 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
| 451 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Olivet Elementary 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
| 263 students
Rank: #1313.
Sanville Elementary 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
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,938 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #67 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?
51% of Henry County School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% 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 $13,061 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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