Top Rankings
Highland County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Highland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Highland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
200 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Highland County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
59%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
272,674 Students
% Black Students
1%
22%
# White Students
192 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
96%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
12
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,975 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,985 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,975
$15,473
Spending / Student
$22,985
$15,228
Best Highland County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
252 Myers/moon Rd
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6360
Monterey, VA 24465
(540) 468-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland County School District?
Highland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of Highland County School District?
Highland County School District is ranked #18 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County School District?
96% of Highland County School District students are White, 2% 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 Highland County School District?
Highland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Highland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,985 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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