For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in Rockbridge County, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 132 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Rockbridge County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rockbridge County, VA are Natural Bridge Elementary School and Fairfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockbridge County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rockbridge County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockbridge County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42 Natural Bridge School Rd.
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2292
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Fairfield School Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rockbridge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Sterrett Rd
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Fairfield, VA 24435
(540) 348-5445
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Thunder Ridge Juvenile Cor. Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
74 Learning Center Loop
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2536
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
(540) 291-2536
Grades: 8-12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockbridge County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockbridge County, VA include Natural Bridge Elementary School and Fairfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rockbridge County, VA?
2 public schools are located in Rockbridge County, VA.
What percentage of students in Rockbridge County, VA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Rockbridge County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockbridge County, VA?
Rockbridge County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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