Ervinton High School (Closed 2013)

Ervinton High School serves 175 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 89%).
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
175 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
12 teachers

Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(11-12)
35-39%
68%
(11-12)
75-79%
89%
Black
2%
21%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
98%
44%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04

Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(11-12)
60-69%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ervinton High School?
The graduation rate of Ervinton High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ervinton High School?
175 students attend Ervinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ervinton High School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Ervinton High School offer ?
Ervinton High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Ervinton High School part of?
Ervinton High School is part of Dickenson County Public Schools.

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