James River High School

9906 Springwood Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, James River High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

James River High School's student population of 476 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

James River High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James River High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#53 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥95%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
1%
22%
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White
94%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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≥95%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James River High School's ranking?
James River High School is ranked #53 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James River High School often compared to?
James River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lord Botetourt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of James River High School?
The graduation rate of James River High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend James River High School?
476 students attend James River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of James River High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James River High School?
James River High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James River High School offer ?
James River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James River High School part of?
James River High School is part of Botetourt Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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