Appomattox County High School is a public high school located in Appomattox, Virginia, United States. Its teams are known as the Raiders and its colors are blue, grey, and white. The school was built in 1973.
Serving 731 students in grades 9-12, Appomattox County High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Appomattox County High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Appomattox school district, covering an area of approximately 334.7 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 14.1 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appomattox County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Appomattox County High School's student population of 731 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Appomattox County High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appomattox County High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Grey, Red, Blue-gray
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Appomattox County High School's ranking?
Appomattox County High School is ranked #51 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Appomattox County High School often compared to?
Appomattox County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Appomattox Middle School, Appomattox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 Appomattox County High School?
The graduation rate of Appomattox County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Appomattox County High School?
731 students attend Appomattox County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Appomattox County High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appomattox County High School?
Appomattox County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appomattox County High School offer ?
Appomattox County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Appomattox County High School part of?
Appomattox County High School is part of Appomattox County School District.
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