Top Rankings
West Point 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 810 students in West Point 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 West Point School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
2 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
810 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Point 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 135 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
93 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
11%
22%
# White Students
573 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
71%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
54
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
52
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
62
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,119 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,158
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,119
$15,228
Best West Point School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 Thompson Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-2030
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-2030
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
West Point Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Point School District?
West Point School District manages 2 public schools serving 810 students.
What is the rank of West Point School District?
West Point School District is ranked #17 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Point School District?
71% of West Point School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Point School District?
West Point School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is West Point School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,119 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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