Serving 426 students in grades 8-12, Narrows High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Narrows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Narrows High School's student population of 426 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 115% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Narrows High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Narrows High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
7%
22%
White
80%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Narrows High School's ranking?
Narrows High School is ranked #755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Narrows High School?
The graduation rate of Narrows High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Narrows High School?
426 students attend Narrows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Narrows High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Narrows High School?
Narrows High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Narrows High School offer ?
Narrows High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Narrows High School part of?
Narrows High School is part of Giles Co PBLC Schs School District.
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